Learning-focused family engagement in schools

NASFCE offers that family engagement includes the ways in which school systems commit to engaging families in meaningful ways, and the ways in which families are committed to actively supporting their child's learning and development. Family Engagement Lab believes that high-impact family engagement is collaborative, builds on the assets of educators and families, and is focused on student learning. 

For Teachers

For Family Engagement Staff

For School Leaders

For District Leaders

What we offer at Family Engagement Lab

Family Engagement Lab is a national nonprofit that catalyzes equitable family engagement and student learning by bridging classroom curriculum and at-home learning.

FASTalk -
engaging parents and caregivers ​in learning

FASTalk, an evidence-based family engagement solution , builds strong home-school partnerships by sending regular updates from the school, including learning focused activities designed to reinforce classroom learning, delivered to each family in their home language.
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 Thought Leadership -
building ​awareness, capacity, community

Family Engagement Lab is committed to shaping the field's understanding of families and the powerful role they play in supporting student learning. We do this through awareness, capacity, and community building efforts. Explore recent publications and research from the field. 

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Implement high-impact family engagement strategies with FEL

Build trusting and collaborative relationships with families and communities

Our work with districts and school systems
Family Engagement Lab has demonstrated experience working with district and school leadership to establish equitable, high-impact family engagement practices at the school- or district-level, enabling school systems to partner with historically underserved families. 

Partnership with state education agencies
Family Engagement Lab has worked with state education agencies to build trust in serving local communities by inviting families to participate.

For Districts & States

Accelerate learning outcomes through tech-enabled family engagement with FASTalk

FASTalk is a family engagement tool that promotes equity and builds partnerships between teachers and historically underserved families by sharing engaging, at-home learning activities via text messages in each family's home language. Here's how it works:
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• Teachers build authentic partnerships with families to boost student learning
• Families gain access to information, tools, and confidence to support student learning 
• Students experience increased academic, social, and emotional success

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Evaluation research suggests that FASTalk boosts literacy achievement

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What is authentic family engagement?

• Educators meet families where they are, with accessible technology and learning-focused activities in their home language.
• Teachers share welcoming and inclusive activities that are aligned with high-quality curriculum and standards-based objectives.
• Families know what their children are learning and are empowered to support at-home learning.

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Who we serve at Family Engagement Lab

71% low-income families

33% non-English speaking families

67% people of color

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