The "Broken Windows" Theory Suggests It Is Appropriate to Allow

question 36

True/False

The "broken windows" theory suggests it is appropriate to allow a neighborhood to deteriorate if the neighborhood will not participate in its upkeep.

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Definitions:

Epstein's Framework

A theory that outlines six types of involvement (parenting, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision-making, and collaborating with the community) to foster strong partnerships between schools and families.

Family-School Partnerships

collaborations between families and schools intended to improve students' learning and development by leveraging the strengths and resources of both environments.

Family Empowerment Model

A model that focuses on strengthening the capacities of families to influence their own lives and environments for better outcomes.

Decision-Making Power

The authority or capacity to make choices or determine the course of action in a situation or within an organization.