Debbie Pushor, University of Saskatchewan

Research

parent engagement parent knowledge academic achievement social outcomes social cohesion community education family well-being

Latest funding

Systematic parent engagment in teaching and learning: creating a prototype to enhance academic and social outcomes for children and parents
SSHRC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$184,491
Parent knowledge
SSHRC · 2004 · Principal investigator
$61,821

All 2 grants and awards

Systematic parent engagment in teaching and learning: creating a prototype to enhance academic and social outcomes for children and parents

Principal investigatorSSHRC2018Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Pushor, Debbie A.

Keywords: parent engagement; parent knowledge; academic achievement; social outcomes; social cohesion; community education; family well-being

$184,491

Parent knowledge

Principal investigatorSSHRC2004Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Pushor, Debbie A.

Keywords: parent knowledge; parent involvement; schooling; teacher knowledge; narrative inquiry

$61,821

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: parent engagement Dear Professor Pushor, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on parent engagement connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]