In 1995, the National Educational Goals Panel proposed that, "By the year 2000, every school will promote partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in promoting the social, emotional, and academic growth of children" (National Education Goals Panel, 1995). In your post, address the following:

  1) Does the research support that this goal has been met, fifteen years later? Provide a rationale, with references to support your position?

   2) How would you respond to someone who does not believe that family and community partnerships are important?

   3) Support your response with at least one scholarly resource.