Family involvement in schooling can benefit young children, teachers, and families. Family involvement in schools can be influenced by both school-related and family-related factors. School-related factors include teachers’ attitudes toward families, and school and teacher expectations. Family-related factors include ethnicity, prior school experiences, and family work schedules. Teachers who recognize and understand these influences can employ a variety of strategies to facilitate the involvement of families in the school experience of young children.
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Carlisle, E., Stanley, L. & Kemple, K.M. Opening Doors: Understanding School and Family Influences on Family Involvement. Early Childhood Educ J 33, 155–162 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-005-0043-1
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