A
new statewide survey of more than 1,000 Californians with
children
in public schools provides a first detailed examination regarding how
connected and involved parents are with their children's schools. The
results of this survey are particularly timely given that parents are
playing a greater role in providing input on how education funds are
spent through California's
new Local Control Funding Formula now being implemented in schools
across the state. Here is a brief summary:
“The survey revealed that while parents knew
little about the new school funding law, they were overwhelmingly
willing to participate in decisions about school budgets -- if they feel
they would be heard. The survey also found distinct
differences among high-income and low-income parents when it comes to
evaluation of schools and levels of engagement. In addition to providing
an important baseline for parent engagement in California, this
information can help educators and other
stakeholders better understand the obstacles to parent participation
and improve their outreach as the state implements its new funding
system.
EdSource. (2013). California Public School Parent Survey. Oakland: EdSource.
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