Extensive research has shown that students achieve more in school when their parents are involved in their education. This article discusses the critical role moms and dads can play in…
HOME WORKS! Fall 2014 Newsletter
Included in this issue: Meet our New Team Members HOME WORKS! in the St. Louis Post Dispatch Spotlight on: Adams Elementary Spotlight on: Our Data Team HOME WORKS! Appreciates You…
50% of Male African-American High School Dropouts from .5% of Schools
A salient opinion piece in the New York Times from Robert Balfanz, a research professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Education and the director of the Everyone Graduates Center:…
HOME WORKS! Summer 2014 Newsletter
Included in this issue: The Missing Piece HOME WORKS! Goes to Jefferson City Defining and Refining Parent Engagement How Are We Doing? Avoiding Summer Learning Loss Congratulations to HOME WORKS!…
More Evidence of the Importance of Talking, Talking, Talking to Your Children
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HOME WORKS! Autumn 2013 Newsletter
Included in this issue: Enabling Teachers, Equipping Parents Letter from the Director Facing Fears: Teachers Train for Home Visits Parents Praise Home Visits at Family Dinners Pathway to Success Meet…
Article on Slate.com Stresses Importance of Talking with your Kids
Children aren’t born smart. They’re made smart by conversation. By Sara Neufeld September 27, 2013 (view original article on Slate.com) Pediatric surgeon Dana Suskind understands the gravity of her responsibility when…