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Family members play a crucial role in supporting positive school experiences for students. In this audiocast, you will hear how EnCompass Academy recruited parents to be active contributors of a school design process that sought to represent perspectives throughout the East Oakland community. This collaborative process led to the development of whole-child strategies that create a caring, supportive school climate while honoring cultural and community strengths.

Featured Speakers:

• Ms. Amelia Rico, Student–Family Connections Coordinator
• Brianna, 4th Grade Student
• Minh–Tram Nguyen, Principal

View the transcript for this audiocast.

Download the EnCompass Brief.