This article by Heather Wolpert-Gowron shows how important parent engagement is during the current pandemic. Parental engagement impacts student attendance and subsequently student engagement/achievement.
“The research in parent engagement makes it clear that even during challenging times, when so much is unknown and when our methods of communication have been disrupted, it is more vital than ever to strengthen our interactions with those at home supporting our students. Research shows that activating parent engagement has a direct impact on student engagement.” Read article