Revisiting family involvement: Reimagining involvement to tackle the long-term effects of COVID-19 together

• Why Family Involvement Matters: Family involvement is significant to learning and student achievement (Anderson & Minke, 2007; Daniel-White, 2002; De Gaetano, 2007). Parents and guardians who give educational support at home and in school, while working together with teachers, increase the chances of their children thriving academically (Baker et al., 2016; Ladky & Peterson, 2008; Park & Holloway, 2017; Orozco, 2008). • How to Do It: As digital learning tools are now a major part of the educational landscape, schools will need to use online tools to transform parental relationships during the age of COVID-19. Messages from schools should consistently highlight ways to meet collaborative expectations and the benefits of doing so (Jones, 2003). While COVID-19 has received worldwide attention, there is a disproportionate impact of COVID on families and communities of color. School personnel must communicate how they will identify community issues that influence classroom culture as a way to reach collaboration between home and school.