Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-172) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction : welcoming all families -- Exploring memories of school -- Writing cultural memoirs -- Learning with and from families -- Developing photography and other avenues to learning with families -- Engaging in genuine dialogue -- Inviting dialogue at the conference table -- Creating dialogue throughout the year -- Engaging families -- Engaging families in classroom projects -- Collaborating for a more just society -- Advocating and teaching together -- Transforming schools through "true partnerships."
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This book goes beyond traditional parent involvement programs to offer ways in which teachers and parents together can explore their diverse cultural perspectives, establish and sustain genuine dialogue at open houses and through classroom projects, and collaborate for democratic schools.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Education-- Parent participation-- United States.
Home and school-- United States.
Parent-teacher relationships-- United States.
Éducation-- Participation des parents-- États-Unis.