parent engagement

[ˈpeərənt ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt]
nounpl: parent engagements
envolvimento parental
1. The active participation and involvement of parents in their children's education, school activities, and academic development
Parent engagement programs have been shown to improve student outcomes significantly.
Os programas de envolvimento parental demonstraram melhorar significativamente o desempenho dos alunos.
2. Strategies and initiatives designed to encourage parents to take an active role in school life and their children's learning process
The school implemented new parent engagement initiatives to strengthen the home-school connection.
A escola implementou novas iniciativas de envolvimento parental para fortalecer a conexão entre escola e lar.
3. Communication and collaboration between educators and families to support student success
Effective parent engagement requires regular communication between teachers and families.
O envolvimento parental eficaz requer comunicação regular entre professores e famílias.
Parent engagement is a significant focus in both Brazilian and American educational systems. In Brazil, it reflects the growing emphasis on collaborative education models, though challenges exist due to socioeconomic factors and varying parental availability. In the USA, parent engagement is institutionalized through programs like PTA/PTO and is often tied to school accountability metrics. The term reflects Western educational values emphasizing parental responsibility in children's academic success.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
parental involvementfamily engagementparental participationhome-school collaboration
Antonyms / Antônimos
parental disengagementlack of parental involvementparental apathy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
envolvimento parental
Most common and widely used term in Brazilian educational contexts
General Brazilian
participação dos pais
Alternative, more literal translation commonly used in educational policies
São Paulo
engajamento parental
Growing usage of English-influenced term in more progressive educational circles
Portugal
envolvimento parental
Standard term in Portuguese education system, official policy documents

Related Words

parental supportfamily participationschool communityeducational partnershipstudent achievementhome-school connection

Related Idioms & Phrases

getting parents on board
building bridges between home and school
family-school partnership
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