
Family Engagement Early Childhood Education Libraries Capacity Building
A Holiday Letter from GFRP
We end the year with gratitude for all the hard and inspiring work so many families, schools, and communities are doing.
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Libraries Family Engagement Global Capacity Building
Staff Engagement Sparks Family Engagement
Diane Banks describes Toronto Public Library’s process for developing a family engagement strategy.
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Design Thinking with Dads
Elizabeth Atack and Klem-Mari Cajigas from Nashville Public Library share how they use design thinking to transform and reimagine family literacy for incarcerated fathers.
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Libraries Family Engagement Policy Research
Public Libraries Engage Families in STEM
In this policy brief, we examine and provide examples of the ways that public libraries have become invaluable partners in supporting family STEM learning.
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Libraries Family Engagement Policy Research
Public Libraries Engage Families in STEM
Want to hear about the key findings from our policy brief, "Public Libraries Engage Families in STEM?" Check out this highlight video.
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Learning from Library Leaders: Strategies for Coaching and Consulting
Sharon Morris of the Colorado State Library shares her ideas about the art of consulting to create change.
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Family Engagement Libraries Research Capacity Building
Leading Family Engagement in Early Learning: A Supplemental Guide
This guide, building on a recent policy brief, examines best practices for family engagement in a variety of spaces, from public libraries to schools.
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Libraries Family Engagement Policy
Leading Family Engagement in Early Learning: The Role of State Library Administrative Agencies
Learn more about state library agencies and how they support family engagement in early learning.
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Libraries Family Engagement Research
Living Ideabook
The Living IDEABOOK is a digital extension of IDEABOOK: Libraries for Families.
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New Ideas for Libraries to Engage Families and Youth
Learn how libraries are engaging families with school-age children to learn together, explore cultural topics, and find resources to plan for their future.
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Early Childhood Education Libraries Research
Seven Research-Based Ways Families Promote Early Literacy
Families, schools, communities, and libraries work together to promote strong literacy pathways for children.
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Designing a Public Library For and With Families
This post looks at how design influences families’ ability to work together in the library. Learn strategies for re-envisioning library spaces from architect Jeffrey Hoover.
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