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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION

EDPOL 585
Course Description

Examines how and why different families and communities engage in education, with an emphasis on issues of power and equity. Focuses on social science approaches to understanding family and community engagement in K-12 schooling in the U.S. Opportunity to explore historical and philosophical approaches, and family and community engagement in international, higher education, and other contexts.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

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