By including students' families and the community in school events, you can create a positive climate and ensure success. According to Crescerance, a web-based educational research firm, numerous studies show that involving families in their children's education increases student success and decreases dropout rates. Their findings say research also shows that community involvement is essential to student success, as well as building and sustaining school improvement and creating school cultures that support all students. Tapping into community stakeholders allows schools to utilize these resources while creating relationship opportunities for both schools and their families