The topic of student success can easily become a focus on curriculum, technology, or teaching strategies. But one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—factors in student success is much closer to home: their families....

Supporting the whole child goes beyond the classroom. Children thrive when their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs are met—and when they thrive, so do their families and communities. Studies show a child who feels healthy, safe, and supported grows into a confident learner, an engaged neighbor, and eventually, an empowered adult. In this way, investing in the whole child is also an investment in the ...