Empowering Families with Local, State, and Federal Policy Knowledge

Families and communities can help support and advocate for their students by having a clear understanding of educational policies.

Authentic engagement involves including parents, family members, and the community at the decision-making table. To do this, districts and charters should inform families about federal, state, and local education policies impacting students.

This course covers how a school system works and how federal and state law contributes to local policies at the school and district levels.

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