Parent-Teacher Communication: A Guide to Effective Communication
Parent-teacher communication tips: Teachers and families must communicate regularly for students to succeed. In an effective communication environment, students receive higher grades, graduate more likely, and succeed more in postsecondary education. Additionally, absenteeism drops by up to 40% when schools cultivate strong family relationships. Besides school-home communication, there is another aspect of school communication that must not be overlooked: district-to-community communication. District-level communications roles shape schools' ecosystems and set the tone for how all communication is carried out—whether it's between a district and external stakeholders or educating school staff on how to connect with families. How does teacher-parent communication work? Taking part in a two-way conversation between a teacher and parent is an ongoing process. A teacher-parent-guardian-family relationship supports a student's education and well-being b...