The document discusses strategies for improving school-parent compacts to better support student academic achievement. It suggests that many current compacts are token agreements that do not provide practical ways for families to help students meet goals like improving third grade literacy. The presentation advocates for compacts that clearly describe the school's responsibilities and ways families can support learning at home. It also discusses research showing the important role families play in factors like school readiness, reducing absenteeism, and preventing summer learning loss - all of which influence third grade reading proficiency. The document argues that schools should create strategic plans involving families to accomplish goals like improving third grade literacy.
53. I suggest treating the bureaucratic, legalese like a EULA (end-user license agreement;
see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-user_license_agreement). Include it in the fine
print at the end.
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