The Big Lift: Meeting Family Needs In A High-Poverty School

Published: Oct. 25, 2023, 1 p.m.

Dozens of studies show that when parents or guardians are engaged in their kids\u2019 education, it has a huge impact. Not just on academics, but on a student\u2019s attendance, sense of self-esteem, and behavior in class. The San Francisco Unified's "family liaison" was created to build trust and get more families engaged with their child\u2019s school.