Title:
CONFLICT IN THE HOME–SCHOOL–COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MODEL: CAUSES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSES

Authors:
Xin Xu, Olga Bernad Cavero and Nuria Llevot Calvet, Spain

Abstract:
Research Purpose: This study explores the dynamics underlying the use of home–school– community partnerships as an essential strategy for addressing the challenges associated with equity and quality in education. Despite the many benefits that such partnerships can offer in different countries, conflict is also common in such partnerships, which has the potential to serve as a catalyst for reflection and improvement. Method: Based on a qualitative analysis and a comparative literature review, this study explored the causes of conflict in family–school– community collaboration, particularly with regard to the functions of conflict in the context of collaboration. The findings emphasize the facts that school-led activities must be fully supported by families and communities, that resource integration is important, and that educational responsibilities must be implemented collectively. Effective collaboration among stakeholders is essential to efforts to improve educational experiences and outcomes. Result: By recognizing conflict as an opportunity for growth, this study advocates a localized and ultimately a structured approach to the task of strengthening partnerships among families, schools and communities; this approach aims to support student development and reduce educational inequalities.