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Current Data

Why Family Engagement Is a Proven Multiplier for Student Success

1 Family involvement consistently boosts academic achievement.

  • A landmark meta-analysis of 52 studies found that students with involved families performed significantly better in school across all grade levels.
  • On average, these students earned higher grades and test scores, enrolled in more advanced programs, and were more likely to graduate. (Fan & Chen, 2001; Hill & Tyson, 2009; Jeynes, 2005)

2 Attendance improves when families are part of the equation.

  • Schools with strong family-school partnerships see measurable gains in attendance and reductions in chronic absenteeism.
  • Research from Johns Hopkins University found that consistent family engagement reduced chronic absenteeism by 10–15% in many districts. (Sheldon, 2007; Sheldon & Epstein, 2004, The Journal of Educational Research)

3 The type of engagement matters more than the amount.

  • Parents who set expectations, discuss learning goals, and maintain open communication about education have a greater impact on achievement than those who only volunteer or check homework.
  • “Academic socialization” — linking home conversations to future goals — produces the strongest academic gains. (Hill & Tyson, 2009, Developmental Psychology)

4 Family engagement narrows achievement gaps.

  • Studies show that active family participation reduces disparities linked to socioeconomic status and ethnicity.
  • In Jeynes’ meta-analysis of over 300,000 students, engaged parents correlated with .25 to .30 standard deviation higher performance — enough to shrink long-standing achievement gaps. (Jeynes, 2007, Urban Education)

5 It’s not just about academics — it changes behavior and confidence.

  • Engaged families foster stronger motivation, better classroom behavior, and greater self-efficacy in students.
  • Children feel more supported and accountable, leading to lasting positive habits that extend beyond school. (Henderson & Mapp, 2002,

Takeaway for Districts & Leaders

Family engagement isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s a data-proven growth strategy.

Schools that measure, cultivate, and sustain genuine partnerships with families consistently outperform those that don’t.

-Strategic investment in family engagement yields academic, attendance, and behavioral dividends.

-The research is clear that family partnerships multiply results and create equitable learning opportunities.

(References: Fan & Chen, 2001; Hill & Tyson, 2009; Jeynes, 2005, 2007; Sheldon, 2007; Henderson & Mapp, 2002) 

 

2025 Trends in K-12 Education-Hannover Research

INTRODUCTION

"For K-12 education leaders, 2025 is a year of change.  At the time of this writing, federal and state policymakers are substantially reshaping how schools are funded, receive oversight, and deliver student instruction and supports. From the possible elimination of the Department of Education to shifts in funding priorities, the expansion of school choice, and ongoing curricular debates, 2025 brings both potential challenges and opportunities for U.S. schools. Despite these rapid transformations, one certainty is that K-12 professionals are not new to change or adversity. After weathering a sea change brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, they continue to face many rising difficulties, including persistent student achievement gaps, post-ESSER budget shortfalls, staff retention issues, rapid technological developments, and student well-being and safety concerns.  Amid resource challenges and policy changes, K-12 educators and leaders keenly understand how to innovate, adapt, and deliver results for students, even under pressure. 

Hanover Research’s 2025 Trends in K-12 Education report highlights six emerging trends that our experts believe education leaders are grappling with in 2025. From enrollment fluctuations and budget challenges, to ensuring instructional quality, student support needs, and change leadership capacity, this report’s  collection of data, recommendations, and case studies is intended to help your organization achieve even greater success in this school year and beyond."

Rvsd. 11/05/25