Why are teachers urged to use the term family engagement rather than parent involvement?

What will be an ideal response?


Family is more inclusive than parents (not all children live with parents; many live with grandparents, foster families, etc.).

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Where does the available funding for higher education go?

a. To students with a high financial need only b. To students who know how to find the funds c. To students who have a high GPA only d. To students who enter the work study program

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A characteristic included in the definition of learning disabilities includes:

a) visual impairments b) emotional disturbance c) cultural disadvantage d) perceptual disabilities

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At the preschool level, teachers emphasize natural interactions in general education classrooms with students who do not have disabilities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Waldorf early childhood teachers emphasize what method as a primary means of instruction?

a. Lecture and reading b. Oral storytelling and play c. Skill-and-drill direct instruction d. Board games

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