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Educators are finding,that showing up at students' doors -- establishing a positive relationship with students' families -- is an important tool in school reform, particularly in low-income, urban districts where educators traditionally struggle to build parent involvement. This article at the Education World website shares the views of educators who believe that home visits early in the school year are one of the easiest ways to establish relationships that support student learning. In another EW article, you'll hear  educators who aggressively seek parent partnerships share strategies: http://tinyurl.com/3grr3 Citation: Delisio, E.R. (2004). Home visits forge school, family links. Retrieved from Education World on March 7, 2008. Website: http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin342.shtml

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