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In this episode, Mel breaks down ten high-impact, easy-to-launch family engagement activities that help schools build trust, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful partnerships with families. These ideas work in every school setting — public, private, charter, or Christian — and can be scaled up or down based on your resources. If you’re looking for fresh ways to bring families into the learning experience, this episode gives you the exact blueprint.

What You’ll Learn
How to shift from “events” to purposeful engagement experiences
Activities that promote transparency, trust, and a sense of belonging
Ways to get more families participating without adding stress to your staff
Tips to make engagement more culturally responsive and equitable
How to use student voice and student work to drive participation
Simple steps to build momentum and boost turnout for future events

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