A 2004 document on the Michigan Dept. of Education website provides a
summary of the research (pdf) into the importance of family involvement in children's education. Among the ideas:
Family participation in education was twice as predictive of students’ academic success as family socioeconomic status. Some of the more intensive programs had effects that were 10 timesgreater than other factors.
- Families whose children were doing well in school exhibit the following characteristics:
- Establish daily family routine
- Monitor out-of-school activities
- Model the value of learning, self-discipline, and hard work
- Express high but realistic expectations for achievement
- Encourage children's development/ progress in school
- Encourage reading, writing, and discussion among family members
The exact nature of homework or other out of class learning will be decided by the school's teachers, but the information above suggests that Palouse Prairie School should find ways to encourage and support each family in meaningful engagement with their child's education. This might include learning at home activities as well as other ways for families to connect to the school or get support to assist their child from the school.
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