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National Family Engagement Research Initiative
Project Tomorrow, in partnership with ClassDojo for Districts, is interested in helping school districts strengthen their Family Engagement plans for the new school year. The landscape of family engagement has shifted, and there is so much pressure to not just communicate more but communicate in ways that actually build trust.
We are launching an exciting new initiative where district leaders like you can swap ideas with peers nationwide, tap into exclusive national data, and help shape a groundbreaking report all focused on what’s really working (and what’s not) in Family Engagement for 2026-27!
That is exactly what we are setting out to understand on a national scale.
Communication Professionals
You are invited to participate directly in a national survey.
Your frontline experience gives a unique perspective on barriers and opportunities in family engagement. We will aggregate responses to help districts benchmark practices, evaluate tools, and strengthen engagement strategies. Your individual responses are completely confidential.
How to get involved
There are multiple ways to get involved in this research initiative, and we’ve designed it so you can choose what works best for you.
You can choose one, some, or ALL
National Family Engagement Research Initiative
- Join our National Working Group for Family Engagement
- Schedule a 1:1 leadership conversation with Project Tomorrow, CEO, Dr. Julie Evans
- Sign Up and receive Exclusive Family Engagement Data
- Complete the Speak Up on Elevating Communication for Student Success survey (10 min)
- Host a Virtual District Leadership Strategic Planning workshop led by Project Tomorrow
National Working Group for Family Engagement
A small, curated group of PR pros and Comms leaders in K-12 districts, space is limited to maximize collaboration. The working group meets for three sessions via Zoom, starting Wed., June 17th at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT. Our focus will be on collaborative brainstorming around the best ways to engage with parents and families in this current environment.
Leadership Conversation with Project Tomorrow, CEO,
Dr. Julie Evans
A direct conversation about what your district is experiencing, what is working in your family communications strategy, what is not, and what you wish more people understood about this work. Your voice shapes our national findings. Conversations will be scheduled from 4/30 through 5/28.
Your district will be recognized by name in the published report, a national resource that will help communications leaders across the country strengthen how they connect with families.
Schedule your conversation today!
Dates and times vary, click the link to find the day/time that works for you.
Couldn’t find a time? Michelle Green, Research Operations Chief at Project Tomorrow: mgreen@tomorrow.org
Sign Up and receive Exclusive Family Engagement Data
Need current data on what parents and families have to say about school engagement, communication preferences, concerns about their child’s school etc.? We have that for you too! Sign up to be part of this new initiative and you will receive exclusive family engagement data from the Speak Up Research Initiative.
Speak Up on Elevating Communication for Student Success
Speak Up on Elevating Communication for Student Success is a suite of surveys for families, classroom educators, and school and district administrators that explores key trends in school-to-home engagement and communication. This free tool is available to districts. Learn more below.
This thematic research provides district leaders with actionable insights to strengthen school-to-home engagement. Participation supports data-informed decisions, helps identify gaps in communication strategies, and builds trust with families. Leaders also gain access to tools for facilitating local conversations.
Participation in this research is open through June 2026.
District Leadership Strategic Planning Workshop
This is a virtual strategic planning session facilitated by Project Tomorrow, translating national research into family engagement strategies for your district. The workshop will focus on how to enhance your family engagement strategies. Districts and Project Tomorrow will work together on scheduling for this workshop.
Contact Michelle Green, Research Operations Chief at Project Tomorrow, mgreen@tomorrow.org, for more information!
