Reports Archive

Mobilizing Citizens for Better School, by Robert Sexton
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence galvanized the citizen's of Kentucky to address the serious educational deficits of the state. Their campaign led to the Kentucky Reform Act of 1990 and continues to work on school reform today. Through his book, Bob Sexton, Executive Director of the Committee, provides invaluable guidance for citizens of all states who are interested in implementing school reform. This is a valuable resource for parents, concerned citizens, policy makers and educators. To order: Click here. (August 2004)

The Case for Parent Leadership is a new resource from KSA-Plus Communications, The Center for Parent Leadership at the Prichard Committee and parent involvement expert Anne T. Henderson. Click here to learn more. (August 2004)

The Council for Chief State School Officers has an online publication, Gaining Ground. The summer issue is on Parents and Community Involvement. You can read it by clicking here (PDF: 1,131KB) (2004)

"From Governance to Accountability: Building Relationships that Make Schools Work" by Kavitha Mediratta and Norm Fruchter, Institute for Education and Social Policy, NYU. More Information (2004)

Engaging Families to Improve Achievement: Advice from the Research (2002) PDF | Document

No Child Left Behind: What's in it for Parents (Six Key Leverage Points for Parents and Community Leaders) (2002) PDF | Document

Using NCLB to Improve Student Achievement: An Action Guide for Community and Parent Leaders, by the Public Education Network (2002) PDF

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) Bulletins
Every month, NCPIE will post information about NCLB that are requirements of the new law and important for parents/families to understand. The first bulletin is an overview of the law. Coming soon will be a bulletin on parent involvement policy requirements, followed by report cards for schools, testing and assessment and much more. Click here for first bulletin.

A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family and Community Connections on Student Achievement (January 2003) Document | PDF

Engaging Families to Improve Achievement: Advice from the Research (December 2002) Document | PDF

No Child Left Behind: Key Leverage Points for Parents and Community Leaders (December 2002) Document | PDF

Supporting Parents as Leaders: Stories of Dedication, Determination, and Inspiration (August 2002) PDF

First Annual Review of Family Involvement in Education, held by The National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE) (February 2000) Document | PDF