Social Media A tool to develop
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An initiative to harness the power of collective inquiry Parents
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Our purpose: Use social media to empower people, communities and organizations so they contribute to our democracy, economy and live their own American dreams. Empower people, communities and organizations so they may contribute to our democracy, economy and live their own American dreams.
Become a philanthropist using social media. Build a better world.
Educate. If your organization is aligned to our purpose become a partner. Contact: Jorge Madrid jamadrid@yahoo.com
Tel. (602) 434-1778
@jamadrid
E D U T E C H N I A is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit educational organization.
Social networks are increasingly being used to build respectful and trusting relationships among school staff, families, community members and stakeholders.
research
The . is consistent, positive, and convincing . . .
Programs and interventions that engage families in supporting their children’s learning at home are linked to improved student achievement.
Epstein, Simon & Salinas (1997), Jordan, Snow & Porche (2000), Starkey & Klein (2000)
The more families support their children’s learning and educational progress, both in quantity and over time, the more their children tend to do well in school and continue their education.
Miedel & Reynolds (1999), Sanders & Herting (2000), Marcon (1999)
Families of all cultural backgrounds, education, and income levels can, and often do, have a positive influence on their children’s learning. Ho Sui-Chu & Willms (1996), Shaver & Walls (1998), Clark (1993)
Key Findings about Making
Connections:
When programs and initiatives focus on building respectful and trusting relationships among school staff, families, and community members, they are more effective in creating and sustaining connections that support student achievement.
Programs that successfully connect with families and community invite involvement,
are welcoming, and address specific parental and community needs.
Hoover-Dempsey & Sandler (1997), Sanders & Harvey (2000), Pe単a (2000)
Parent involvement programs that are effective in engaging diverse families recognize:
cultural and class differences,
address needs
and build on strengths.
Scribner, Young & Pedroza (1999), Chrispeels & Rivero (2000), L贸pez (2001)
Effective connections embrace a philosophy of partnership where power is shared—
The responsibility for children’s educational development is a collaborative enterprise.
Wang, Oates & Weishew (1997), Smrekar et al (2001), Moore (1998)
Could social media enhance family and community connections?
Absolutely!
Are schools harnessing the potential of social media?
Absolutely NOT!
Fact:
Social media has to be included in your strategic plan to engage your community.
Ways social media is improving education:
Providing job-embedded professional development
Fostering supportive and collaborative relationships with all the stakeholders and
Strengthening the role of schools as centers of communities.
Conclusion: Social media is a powerful tool to develop community connections and can be use to: • Share information • Solve problems • Build knowledge
• Collaboration • Engagement • Build stronger relationships
We would like to team up with you to develop unique educational content for your target market and strategically deliver it to your audience through social media.
Your generous tax-deductible donation will empower communities where your customers and employees live.
If your organization is aligned to our purpose become a partner. Contact: Jorge Madrid jamadrid@yahoo.com
Tel. (602) 434-778
@jamadrid
E D U T E C H N I A is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit educational organization. References: A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family and Community Connections on Student Achievement
Anne T. Henderson & Karen L. Mapp A New Wave of Evidence is available at as full-text PDF at http://www.sedl.org/connections/resources/evidence.pdf