Bridging the gap between home and school is essential for improving students' reading outcomes, especially as diverse language backgrounds and socioeconomic factors come into play. Implementing an effective literacy program management significantly impacts students' interest in reading, which is crucial for enhancing knowledge and cognitive development.

Family-school partnerships have long focused on the roles of parents and educators, often overlooking students’ critical contributions. Yet, students are uniquely positioned as the central link between their families and schools, offering invaluable insights. When their voices are genuinely heard and respected, these partnerships can evolve into more effective and meaningful collaborations.

As parents and educators, our primary goal is to support and care for the well-being and growth of our children. However, this journey may reach roadblocks that require us to look inward to address our own well-being and unresolved trauma, which affects ourselves and others.

Growing up in an inner-city public school district and later working as an instructor for students fresh out of high school, I noticed a disconnection between students and their education. Learning conditions and school systems play a large role in their social, emotional, and academic performance.