Answer to Question #193400 in English for Emmanuel Egbuagha

Question

Find at least 5 academically credible sources and write a critical essays on How can schools and homes collaborate/co-operate in order to enhance both reading

and writing literacies in basic education? In your discussion, include both challenges and

strategies of collaboration.

Answer 1

As the old African proverb says, "It takes a village to raise a child." One could imagine then that it would take a community to raise a school. We can't rely on local, state, or federal governments to take ownership of the issues we face locally. We need to work as a community to nurture our schools for our particular community needs.

I believe the answer to real education/school transformation is strong, authentic community connections and actions. When families, community groups, business and schools band together to support learning, young people achieve more in school, stay in school longer, and enjoy the experience more.

Great examples of school/community partnerships are happening all over the world. We need more of them, and we need to ensure they are healthy and relevant to the needs of 21st century learners.