Parental Involvement Across European Education Systems

This comparative analysis examines how European education systems approach parent-school relationships, drawing from education research, sociology, and psychology to map policies and practices across national contexts. Paseka's interdisciplinary work tackles crucial questions about what constitutes meaningful parental involvement and how different countries conceptualize these partnerships, providing a rare pan-European perspective on educational collaboration. The research thoughtfully explores both common patterns and significant variations in how schools engage families, offering educators and policymakers a nuanced understanding of cross-cultural approaches to home-school connections.

What distinguishes this study is its critical examination of whether current parental involvement frameworks adequately include diverse family backgrounds and circumstances. By analyzing the inclusivity of existing practices, Paseka moves beyond simple policy comparison to address equity concerns that affect real families navigating educational systems. Education researchers, school administrators, and policy developers will find this work particularly valuable for its evidence-based insights into creating more responsive and effective family engagement strategies that serve all students.