Recent Trends and Implications of U.S. Parent Involvement Policies: Supporting the Success of Students and Schools

This study analyzed recent trends in U.S. parent involvement policies to provide implications for parent policies in Korea. Through a comprehensive literature review, four main themes emerged. First, U.S. parent involvement policies prioritize student academic success and school improvement through strong family-school partnerships. Second, communication between parents and schools, as well as parent education, is guided by laws and regulations to foster the parnerships. Third, the Parent Teacher Association engages in educational activities through fundraising and other initiatives. School Site Councils include not only parents and teachers but also students as key members, serving as decision-making bodies. Fourth, legal frameworks provide support for the implementation of parent involvement policies. Building on these findings, this study suggests enacting the 「Family and School Partnerships for Student Education Act」. Additional implications for enhancing school parent policies were discussed.