Organizer, parent and Chicago Public Schools graduate Cecile Carroll shares what she's learned about the need for relationships between teachers and parents. Based on achievements in her neighborhood, she offers concrete approaches and lessons learned for building stronger connections between home and school that are essential in all communities.

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