Districts Test High School Home Visits in Bid to Boost Outcomes
January 3, 2019
By: Amelia Harper
Source: Education Dive
Dive Brief:
- McDowell County Schools, one of the lowest-performing districts in West Virginia, is the first in the state to apply the practice of home visits to selected students in every grade, including high school. The visits are a proactive way to build relationships with families and students rather than a reactive attempt to address a problem, according to The Hechinger Report.
Dive Insight:
- In times when schools were smaller and more community-based, teachers often knew the families of students because they lived among them. However, teachers today must make more of an effort to connect with families in ways that not only convey basic information but also build relationships and educational partnerships. This effort can reap benefits for teachers, students and their families.