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Student achievement increases when parents are involved in their child’s education. This article describes the benefits of building partnerships with parents around child literacy activities. Tips for teachers provide ideas for sustaining communication with parents, involving parents in the school community, and conducting home visits along with specific recommendations for partnering with foster parents and homeless parents to promote child literacy.

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Strategies for Developing Literacy-Focused Family–School Partnerships

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