Congratulations to Eudes S. Budhai who on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, successfully defended his dissertation. The title of Eudes’ dissertation is: A DESCRIPTIVE MULTIPLE CASE STUDY EXAMINING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS AS A RESULT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: FROM THE VOICES OF SUPERINTENDENTS.
Members of school learning communities and researchers recognize that partnerships between families and schools are critical to the success of student learning (Epstein et al., 2018; Galindo & Sheldon, 2012; Sanders & Sheldon, 2009). This qualitative descriptive multiple case study aimed to understand how five school superintendents from culturally and linguistically diverse school districts, redefined their practices to engage families during the COVID-19 pandemic in urban/suburban diverse school districts. Special attention was given to ways schools ensured equity and access for all families in family engagement efforts. Eudes’ analysis drew upon the Dual Capacity Framework for School-Family Partnership, an approach to evaluating the effectiveness of educational initiatives and ensuring that all families can be actively engaged in their children's education, thereby promoting a more inclusive and equitable educational system. The findings highlight the importance of engagement opportunities tailored to families' unique circumstances and strengths.
Dissertation Committee Chair(s):
Dr. Kenneth Mitchell
Dissertation Committee Member(s):
Dr. Peter Troiano
Dr. Miriam Ebsworth
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