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Research Areas

Complementary Learning

Linking families, schools, and communities to support success in school and in life.

Family Involvement

Promoting strategies to support family involvement in children’s learning and development.

Out-of-School Time

Supporting the accessibility, quality, and sustainability of out-of-school time programs and initiatives.

Early Childhood Education

Promoting innovative program development, family–provider relationships, community collaborations, & successful transitions.

Evaluation

Helping organizations get the information they need to develop and execute effective strategies.

Other Research Areas

Exploring new ideas and research areas.

New at HFRP

Complementary learning recommended as an integral part of ESEA reauthorization

One of 10 recommendations by the Center on Education Policy includes implementing a complementary learning approach to K–12 education.

Not Just an Add-On (Catalyst Chicago, January 2010)

HFRP's Priscilla Little comments on the importance of out-of-school time to supplement students' learning in school.

Reframing Family Involvement in Education: Supporting Families to Support Educational Equity

This paper argues for policy efforts to increase education equity by supporting families.

Preparing Educators to Engage Families

New book prepares teachers to partner families of elementary school children for student success and positive development.

Key Resources

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