The El Paso Independent School District is seeing an increasing dropout rate each year while statewide rates are decreasing. The district serves a diverse population where 70% are economically disadvantaged and 62% are at risk. To address this, the district needs to improve parental involvement through better communication between schools, parents, and students. Recommendations include having school officials learn Spanish to communicate effectively with parents, providing all information in both English and Spanish, and using multiple communication channels to ensure working parents can stay informed.
