Data
This study uses data from the National Household Education Surveys (NHES).
The NHES data set covers learning at all ages (from early childhood to school age
through adulthood) and was ordered from the United States’ Department of Education.
The most recent data collection conducted in 2007 consisted of two surveys: Parent and
Family Involvement in Education and School Readiness. The parent and family
involvement in education survey was used. This survey contained information about
family involvement in education, including family participation in school meetings and
activities, involvement with homework, communication with teachers, and family
activities. It also includes information about homeschooling and school choice. The 2007
NHES Parent and Family Involvement in Education and School Readiness survey
contains responses from 10,681 participants.