What is a characteristic of educator communication with parents that is effective in engaging them strongly in their schools?

• A. Educators Avoid Sharing Expectations
• B. Parents Must Rely on Newsletters Only
• C. Communication Should Be One-Way from School to Parents
• D. Parents Can Identify School Expectations of Students for Homework, Attendance, and Behavior

Answer: (D)

Effective engagement between educators and families comes from clear, two-way communication that makes expectations visible to parents. When parents can identify what is expected for homework, attendance, and behavior, they can actively support their child, establish consistent routines at home, and monitor progress alongside teachers. This shared clarity invites questions, feedback, and collaboration, turning parents into true partners in the student’s learning. In contrast, approaches that withhold expectations, rely on a single channel like newsletters, or push information one-way from school to parents miss that collaborative element and leave families less connected and less able to reinforce school goals at home.