How do families influence students' educational outcomes in the21st century? Consider the messages that parents communicate totheir children. What impact do these messages have on the overalleducational experience? Address the ways in whichschools/teachers/administrators communicate with parents. Whatmessages are shared? Which topics are avoided or overlooked? Whatrecommendations would you offer to schools and families incommunicating about the students' educational pursuits? Do yourrecommendations differ as you examine the spectrum of educationaloptions available (e.g., K-12, college)?
