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.
August FINE Newsletter: Family Involvement and Out-of-School Time
August 2009
This month's FINE Newsletter focuses on complementary learning connections between families and out-of-school time (OST) programs.
Helen Westmoreland frames the issue in an Harvard Family Research Project Commentary article that explores how families and nonschool settings can work together to promote student achievement under a new, broader definition of family involvement. We also highlight an upcoming research report from HFRP that focuses on family involvement in OST programs and share a teaching case about the roles community organizations, school staff, and family members play in one child's OST learning.
In addition, articles from the Nebraska State Parental Information and Resource Center and Citizen Schools in Texas offer first-hand glimpses into how two programs are building connections between families and nonschool supports. As always, you will also find our comprehensive listing of new family involvement articles, news, and resources.