March 6, 2026Did you know that most family engagement happens at home through everyday conversations, shared activities, and family traditions? Research shows that when…
February 13, 2026It's School Climate and Connectedness Survey time, and the family survey is open through March 20th for participating schools. This…
February 6, 2026Preparing kids for life after high school does not start in senior year. As most parents can attest, it’s an…
January 23, 2026In Alaska, firearms are often vital subsistence tools. Most families in Alaska have firearms, and school staff need to be ready to engage in conversations…
January 9, 2026This fall, the Alaska Family Engagement Center partnered with the Alaska Staff Development Network to host a course focused on…
November 7, 2025Have you tried it? The 907 Navigation App is designed to make it easy for families and staff to find and tap…
October 10, 2025Community dialogues are a powerful way to engage families and strengthen partnerships between schools and communities. These structured dialogues/cafés invite parents,…
October 3, 2025Inviting families to events can be a great way to build and strengthen relationships. They are even more powerful when…
August 15, 2025We know that when families and schools partner, students thrive. Try these tips to start off the school year strong. …
May 10, 2025This year, we worked with over 50 schools to pilot Family Reading Night Toolkits. If your school is interested in…
April 4, 2025In March, we focused on the engaging salmon and berry activities designed for younger students, which serve as a powerful tool for fostering family…
March 21, 2025The air is warmer and the trails are starting to clear of snow and ice. The start of the growing season…
March 14, 2025Reading Interventionist Shawna Puustinen writes: At Kaxdigoowu Héen, Elementary Family Fridays start with a family assembly. Students and their families…
February 28, 2025Let’s do a quick experiment. Grab a pencil and jot down ten things you see in this picture. Did you…
February 7, 2025You’ve opened this email because you care about and are working toward improving family-school partnerships. But how do we know…
