When it comes to creating lasting change in education, the most powerful voices often come from those closest to the students – their families. In this special edition of Spark &…
HOME WORKS! Volunteer Spotlight: Jermaine Pettis
Here at HOME WORKS!, volunteers are vital to helping our school-based family events run smoothly so teachers can focus on building trusting relationships with students’ families. In recognition of the…
Meet Our New CEO, Ashli Florek!
After a thoughtful and wide-reaching search, we’re excited to welcome Ashli Florek as the new CEO of HOME WORKS!. She steps into a mission-driven team that has spent this past…
HOME WORKS! Volunteer Spotlight: Bev Eichelberger
Here at HOME WORKS!, volunteers are vital to helping our school-based family events run smoothly so teachers can focus on building trusting relationships with students’ families. In recognition of the…
HOME WORKS! Volunteer Spotlight: Misty Langston
Here at HOME WORKS!, volunteers are vital to helping our school-based family events run smoothly so teachers can focus on building trusting relationships with students’ families. In recognition of the…
HOME WORKS! in the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Family Engagement Works
HOME WORKS! was recently featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, highlighting how family engagement is driving real change in schools at a time when leaders are searching for answers. With…
Family Engagement: The Missing Piece in Closing Learning Gaps
With uncertainty surrounding how the new administration will approach education funding and policy, one thing is certain: we can’t afford to overlook what works. We’re investing millions in conventional education…
A Year of Growth and Action: How HOME WORKS! Is Expanding Impact in 2025
Across the country, schools are still struggling to regain lost ground in student achievement. Many interventions are falling short, leaving districts searching for strategies that truly move the needle. But…
It Takes a Village: Gratitude in Action with HOME WORKS!
At HOME WORKS!, we know that it takes a village to raise a child. Our village is build upon the unwavering support of families, teachers, school leaders, students, and amazing…
HOME WORKS! Spark & Share Tuesday: Teachers’ Perspectives on Family Engagement Impact
We’re thrilled to share the next installment in our Spark & Share series: Teachers’ Perspective on Family Engagement Impact. In this session, Katrina Brown, Director of Program Operations at HOME…