Bridging home and school: Parental involvement strategies from international and Philippine contexts

This study explores parental involvement in education by analyzing global research and Philippine experiences. It identifies four key domains: home-based academic support, school-based participation, socio-emotional encouragement, and home–school communication. Home support, such as homework help, is common and beneficial but influenced by parental education and resources. School participation enhances outcomes but is limited by socioeconomic constraints. Socio-emotional support boosts student confidence, while effective communication is essential yet often lacking in under-resourced areas. In the Philippines, strong home support exists, but rural and low-income families face challenges with school engagement. The study recommends institutional support to strengthen involvement across all domains and improve student outcomes.