Anderson authentically engages with parents unlike any educational leader we have known. She details her time-tested recipe for success to empower other educators to do this work. If you’re ready to stop tinkering with parent engagement and want to build collaborations that transform the lives of your students and families, you must read this book.

Many parents want to be, and should be, actively included in the universal village that raises their child. Anderson’s vast set of experiences and impressive body of expertise provide an authentic, faithful road map to that end.

Anderson provides a powerful book, painting a picture rich with illustrations as to the importance of engaging families. Each chapter includes lived and learned experiences that will leave footprints as you envision integrated tiered systems of support with families at the forefront.

I am grateful to leaders like Anderson, who leverages strategies to improve the overall well-being of children and their families in the school districts she leads.

Anderson’s book is a testament to her transformational leadership. It serves as an inspirational resource for communities seeking to build stronger connections between schools and families, utilizing a public health approach to guide groundbreaking change.

This book is a testament to Anderson’s passion for empowering parents to become active partners in their children’s education. Through practical strategies and personal anecdotes, she illustrates how to equip parents to engage meaningfully in their child’s learning journey.

Anderson provides lived experience and truly has walked the talk. Her writing exemplifies the profound understanding that meeting students and families where they are, without judgment, while maintaining an open mind is paramount. Her dedication to connecting with families and fostering community ties underscores her deep-seated passion and compassion for those she serves. It’s truly remarkable writing.