Redefining boundaries: unveiling the schism in teacher-parent perceptions of educational engagement

This study has several limitations that should be considered when interpreting the findings, including a parent sample with higher educational attainment (83.3% holding academic degrees vs. 27.3% nationally) and predominantly female participants in both parent (86%) and teacher (93.5%) groups, which may reflect natural patterns of educational engagement but could limit broader generalizability. The online distribution method made it challenging to calculate precise response rates, and data collection during the COVID-19 pandemic may have influenced participants' perspectives on parental involvement. The findings are primarily applicable to the Israeli educational context and may require adaptation when considered in other cultural settings.