(I’ve updated this post to include links to the entire series)

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has just begun what appears to be a fairly ambitious series of articles on parent involvement and schools called Beyond the Bell | Making the Home-School Connection .

The first one, Educational engagement, appeared today.

Here’s how the paper describes what they will be covering this week:

The Series

Sunday: Research shows parental engagement brings results, but efforts – including in Milwaukee Public Schools – have lagged.

Coming Monday: Many teachers want to work better with parents, but say they receive little guidance or training.

Coming Tuesday: Teachers in some schools and districts are experimenting with home visits to connect with families.

Coming Wednesday: Through partnerships, some schools bring the community inside their doors.