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The Harvard Family Research Project separated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education to become the Global Family Research Project as of January 1, 2017. It is no longer affiliated with Harvard University.
Volume II, Issue 1, April 2010
Dear FINE Members,
Family involvement supports children’s learning and growth across the developmental continuum—from birth through young adulthood. Parents’ interactions and activities help shape children’s readiness for school, and consistent engagement during children’s elementary years is also related to positive academic and behavioral outcomes. Family engagement remains important in adolescence and predicts healthy youth behaviors and higher rates of college enrollment. In this issue, we discuss how families and educators can tailor their family engagement strategies to ensure that the activities they use are developmentally appropriate and effective.
In Voices from the Field, we highlight the Strive initiative, a complementary learning program in Cincinnati, Ohio, which is working to develop a cradle-to-career educational trajectory for children that engages families, schools, and communities in understanding how to promote cross-context learning opportunities that encourage children’s growth. We also feature a teaching case that addresses the transition from high school to college and the ways that schools can support students and families in making decisions about post-secondary options.
In addition, we introduce an annotated bibliography of family engagement resources, which serves as an addendum to Harvard Family Research Project’s 2006/2007 series, Family Involvement Makes a Difference. The bibiography updates these research briefs with more recent studies on effective family engagement approaches, with particular attention paid to family involvement during adolescence and the transition to high school and college.
We invite your feedback on the topics we explore in this FINE Newsletter, and encourage you to pass on this issue to interested friends and colleagues.
Harvard Family Research Project Commentary
Family Engagement from Cradle to Career
Resources & Research From Harvard Family Research Project
Resource Guide for Family Engagement Across the Developmental Pathway
Tips & Tools From Harvard Family Research Project
Featured Teaching Case: Making a Decision About College: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Voices From the Field
Building a Cradle to Career Pathway in Cincinnati, Ohio
Family Involvement News
Contact Us
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Enjoy!
The FINE Team at Harvard Family Research Project
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Published by Harvard Family Research Project