home-school connection

[/hoʊm skuːl kəˈnɛkʃən/]
nounpl: home-school connections
conexão casa-escola
1. The relationship and communication between parents/guardians and schools to support student learning and development
A strong home-school connection helps improve student academic performance and behavior.
Uma conexão casa-escola forte ajuda a melhorar o desempenho acadêmico e o comportamento do aluno.
2. Collaborative efforts between families and educational institutions to create a supportive learning environment
Teachers encourage home-school connection through regular parent-teacher meetings and communication apps.
Os professores incentivam a conexão casa-escola através de reuniões regulares entre pais e professores e aplicativos de comunicação.
3. The practice of extending educational activities and values from school into the home environment
Homework assignments strengthen the home-school connection by engaging families in their child's education.
As tarefas de casa fortalecem a conexão casa-escola ao envolver as famílias na educação de seu filho.
In Brazilian education, the home-school connection is increasingly recognized as crucial for student success, reflected in educational policies and school practices. American schools emphasize parental involvement through PTAs, conferences, and digital communication platforms. The concept reflects broader educational philosophy that student achievement requires coordinated effort between families and schools across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
parent-school partnershipfamily-school engagementhome-school collaborationfamily involvement in education
Antonyms / Antônimos
disconnection between home and schoollack of parental involvementschool isolation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão casa-escola
Most common and standard translation used in Brazilian education contexts
São Paulo
articulação família-escola
Alternative term emphasizing the articulation between family and school
Rio de Janeiro
integração escola-família
Emphasizes integration of family with school systems
Portugal
ligação casa-escola
Portuguese version uses 'ligação' (connection/link) as a common alternative

Related Words

parental engagementfamily involvementparent-teacher communicationeducational partnershipstudent support systemcollaborative learning

Related Idioms & Phrases

bridging the gap between home and school
fostering a strong home-school partnership
opening lines of communication between parents and teachers
creating a supportive learning community
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