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An Evaluation of a Class Web site (CWS) Tool to Increase Parental Involvement in Student Academic Life
K-12 - Quantitative Research; Victor J Aluise, Teachers College Columbia University
This study examined scenarios under which Class Web Sites (CWS) can positively impact parental involvement. The study surveyed a subset of PreK-12 teacher-users and parent-users of the CWS tool in all 50 states plus Canada and Puerto Rico. Teacher respondents were from public, private, and parochial schools with heaviest concentrations in grades PreK-8. Parents across grade levels found most helpful the teacher postings related to homework, and most parents reported increased awareness and involvement as a result of their CWS use. Teacher reports varied regarding the CWS tool's effectiveness in facilitating parent-teacher communication and increasing parental awareness and involvement. Overall there is evidence that the tool best supports parental involvement for grade 4-8 parents and teachers.Links: