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Vanessa Brown <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> From: NWP Directors and Co-directors Discussion -
> Vanessa Brown <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Janis Cramer <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Families in schools
> Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:50:31 -0800 (PST)
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> I am looking for some research that supports the
> direct involvement of families in school life. We
> are working with a new partnership that is proposing
> to call itself the "Community Opportunity School
> Zone" or COSZ. Unfortunately, there are members of
> the planning and design committee who do not see
> families as integral members of the community.
> Consequently, when our writing project suggests
> language that would show more inclusivity or ask to
> have parents at the meetings to offer their own
> suggestions for COSZ, there is some
> resistance---"there is no research that shows that
> increased parental involvement in schools impacts
> student achievement". If you could direct me to some
> articles or texts that would refute this
> assertion,we would greatly appreciate it.
> Thanks
> Vanessa Brown
> Philadelphia Writing Project
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