Parent Teacher Home Visits

PTHV Podcast

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

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 tune...

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Parent Teacher Home Visits

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Storms at the Top, Calm in the Classroom Miguel Cardona on Public Education and Family Power 20.03.2026 27:05

Former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sits down with PTHV Executive Director Andrea Prejean for one of the most direct conversations we've had on this podcast. Cardona, who grew up as a first-generation, English-learning student in Meriden, Connecticut, and went on to advise the President on education for 65 million students, talks candidly about what's at stake for public schools righ...

From Compliance to Connection: What 40 Years of Family Engagement Research Teaches Us About This Moment 13.01.2026 56:30

In this special National Family Engagement Month episode, PTHV Executive Director Andrea Prejean sits down with family engagement pioneer Anne T. Henderson for a conversation spanning four decades of advocacy, research, and transformation in education. Anne authored the first evidence review on parent involvement in 1981 and has guided the field through multiple cycles of federal policy—from Reaga...

From Add-On to Essential: Embedding Family Engagement in Teacher Preparation 13.01.2026 43:54

Are we truly preparing future teachers to build meaningful partnerships with families? In this powerful episode, experts Tim Finklea from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and Jenna Porter from California State University Sacramento dive deep into the critical challenges facing teacher preparation programs. They explore why family engagement matters, how it impacts student...

Honoring Legacy: A Conversation with Kwesi Rollins on Lessons in Leadership, Activism, and Impact 13.01.2026 1:07:25

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 eng...

The Power of Connection A Conversation with National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman 13.01.2026 49:50

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 13.01.2026 36:29

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 fam...