The latest NAEP results highlight widening achievement gaps in schools and districts across the country. While there is no single solution, authors in a recent State Education Standard emphasize the power of school, community, and family connections in supporting student learning and improving outcomes.
Join NASBE for a discussion with authors from the Standard, including Maggie Caspe and Reyna Hernandez of NAFSCE, Jodi Grant from the After School Alliance, and California State Board of Education Member Francisco Escobedo, as we explore the many ways communities can act as force multipliers to ensure all children are engaged in learning and prepared to thrive. We’ll dive deeper into how states can strengthen school-community connections, create the conditions for stronger family-school-community engagement, and drive policy to support these efforts.