Engage students, families, and communities as full partners, centering marginalized voices in policy and practice decisions¶

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Description¶

The brief holds that strong partnerships between educators, students, families, and communities are essential for SEAD: engaging communities gives educators deeper understanding of students' strengths, identities, and needs, fortifying relationships and increasing academic success. It recommends centering the voices of students of color and their families and those from low-income and marginalized backgrounds in decisions.

Design Implications¶

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Requirements¶

• Ongoing professional development in engagement and training required for teacher and leader certification

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• P-12 students and their families and communities, especially marginalized populations

Target Learning Goals¶

• Stronger educator-student-family relationships supporting academic success and belonging

Related Strategies¶

• Center student, family, and community voice in policy and practice decisions
• Six recommendations for school and district leaders to create equitable SEAD learning environments
• Family, community, and student engagement as full partners in SEAD policy and practice

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• The Education Trust. (2023). How Does Texas Support Students' Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED628037