Flamboyan Foundation

08/31/2026

Flamboyan partner schools gathered in August to identify their family engagement goals for the year, how they will launch beginning of the year relationship building with staff, and how they will track progress towards their goals.

At Flamboyan, we know that high-quality family engagement is a proactive strategy that requires intentional planning, not an afterthought.

When leaders, at the school and system level, create the conditions for this planning, educators are better able to incorporate family engagement into their routines, ensuring that it's not an "add-on", but rather a core part of their instructional strategy for the upcoming year.

08/27/2026

Strong relationships between educators and families are key to real communication and academic success.

This guide was designed for leaders who want to go beyond the classroom and build a culture where family partnerships thrive. Inside, you'll find strategies for policies, leadership practices, and systems that support authentic engagement at every level.

Download here: https://bit.ly/4bXufm8

Relationship Building Last Updated: Aug 12, 2026 A System Leader's Guide to Relationship Building Home Resource Library A System Leader’s Guide to Relationship Building Build the systems, culture, and conditions that help strong family partnerships thrive. Strong relationships between educators an...

08/19/2026

Family engagement is one of the most powerful strategies we have to improve student outcomes.

In our latest blog, Dr. Justin Ralston, from Weld RE-8 outside of Denver, CO, shares why district leaders must move beyond isolated engagement efforts and build systems where families are true partners in student success.

If we're serious about improving attendance, strengthening relationships, and increasing achievement, we need to stop asking "How do we get families involved?" and start asking "How do we design systems that make partnership possible?"

If you're ready to take the first step, explore our latest resource from the Family Engagement Roadmap and see how system leaders across the country are prioritizing Family Engagement: https://bit.ly/4bXufm8

Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/3Um3nGk

Dr. Justin E. Ralston, Superintendent Weld RE-8 District From my first role as a teacher in Monroe County Public Schools in Bloomington, Indiana to my current role as superintendent of Weld RE-8 School District, I have led with a simple commitment: listen first. Not only to students and staff, but a...

08/12/2026

Ayúdanos a mostrarle al mundo cómo estamos transformando la lectoescritura en Puerto Rico.

Queremos llevar esta historia a SXSW y necesitamos tu voto para lograrlo. Regístrate, vota por el panel “How Literacy Transformation Is Happening in Puerto Rico” y compártelo para que más personas se sumen.

Cada voto cuenta para llevar la experiencia y los avances de Puerto Rico a una audiencia global.

Vota aquí: https://bit.ly/4wlq2jk

¡Tenemos hasta el 23 de agosto!

08/07/2026

Family engagement is more than just events -it's about the connection between families and educators so they can be true partners in a student's education.

As you prepare for students and families to return to your school building, take stock of your current family engagement strategies and reflect on where your school lands on the continuum: https://bit.ly/4fWS0Mo

06/15/2026

Today's the day.

Join educators, researchers, and system leaders for a conversation about setting meaningful family engagement goals and measuring progress in ways that strengthen, not reduce, the human relationships at the center of this work.

Starts at 4 PM ET.

Register Here:

Join Flamboyan Foundation and a panel of experts for a conversation on setting goals for Family Engagement and measuring success. As we head into summer and plan for the next school year, we’re reflecting on how to set realistic, motivating, and meaningful goals for your family engagement work, ho...

06/13/2026

What gets measured gets prioritized.

If family engagement is central to student success, attendance, and school culture, then systems need better ways to define and track progress.

Join our upcoming webinar this Monday, June 15: Setting Goals for Family Engagement: Measuring What Matters.

Register Today:

Join Flamboyan Foundation and a panel of experts for a conversation on setting goals for Family Engagement and measuring success. As we head into summer and plan for the next school year, we’re reflecting on how to set realistic, motivating, and meaningful goals for your family engagement work, ho...

06/11/2026

Number of events hosted.
Number of families attending.

Those metrics tell part of the story, but not the whole story.

What if we measured the strength of relationships instead?

Join us June 15 to explore how systems can move beyond participation metrics and focus on impact.

Register: https://bit.ly/FAMILY-ENGAGEMENT-GOALS

06/04/2026

Family engagement matters. But how do we measure its impact in ways that actually strengthen relationships instead of reducing them to numbers?

Join us on June 15 for a conversation with national leaders, Daniel Anello, Steve Sheldon, Shadae Harris, and Jacquelyn Green, on setting meaningful goals and measuring what matters.

Register Here: https://bit.ly/FAMILY-ENGAGEMENT-GOALS

05/27/2026

Washington, DC is leading the nation in academic recovery, but there is still more work to do.

At Flamboyan Foundation, we believe family engagement must remain central to sustaining and accelerating student success. Strong systems don’t leave engagement to chance; they intentionally build the structures, relationships, and culture to support it.

We also know that what gets measured gets prioritized. That’s why we’re bringing together experts from across the field for an upcoming webinar focused on how schools and systems can set meaningful family engagement goals, identify the right indicators, and measure progress in ways that strengthen — not reduce — the human relationships at the center of this work.

Read more in our latest network update: https://bit.ly/4wSeOEy

And join us on June 15 for the conversation: https://bit.ly/4dGUzRu

Join Flamboyan Foundation and a panel of experts for a conversation on setting goals for Family Engagement and measuring success. As we head into summer and plan for the next school year, we’re reflecting on how to set realistic, motivating, and meaningful goals for your family engagement work, ho...