Introducing
The PTHV Podcast
Join us on this journey to explore the incredible power of home visits in transforming education. In this occasional series, we’ll dive deep into the stories, insights, and research that highlight the positive impact of building strong relationships between families and schools. From educators sharing their experiences to experts discussing the latest research, our podcast offers a variety of perspectives on leveraging family engagement to improve student outcomes, boost attendance, and create a more supportive learning environment for all. Listen below, share with your networks, and stay tuned for future episodes.
Honoring Legacy
A Conversation with Kwesi Rollins on Lessons in Leadership, Activism, and Impact
Buckle up for a powerful journey through education, community, and hope! In this electrifying episode, Kwesi Rollins - a veteran advocate for families and education and this year's Jocelyn Graves Awardee - drops truth bombs about transforming schools from the ground up. From his early days as a community organizer in Washington D.C.'s toughest neighborhoods to his groundbreaking work in family engagement and community schools, Kwesi dismantles myths about "uninvolved" parents and reveals the secret sauce of building genuine school-family partnerships.
The Power of Connection
A Conversation with National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman
Explore the transformative impact of family-school partnerships with Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Missy discusses her experiences with immigrant families, bridging cultural divides, and the vital role of home visits in building trust and understanding. Learn how educators can create inclusive environments where all students thrive.
The Ripple Effect
How Parent Teacher Home Visits Impact Attendance
The inaugural episode of the PTHV Podcast is an insightful exploration of the powerful impact of home visits on student attendance. In this episode, we delve into the correlation between home visits and improved student attendance, strategies for implementing effective home visit programs, real-life success stories from educators and families, overcoming barriers to attendance through enhanced family engagement, and long-term benefits of increased attendance on academic achievement.
PTHV advances student success and school improvement by leveraging relationships, research, and a national network of partners to advance evidence-based practices in relational home visits within a comprehensive family engagement strategy.
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PTHV is a nonprofit grassroots network that must raise its operating budget every year. Like the local home visit projects we help, our network is sustained by collaboration.