Weiner mentions teachers' unions such as the National Union of Teachers (NUT) which promotes "integration in its vision of public education and the development of alliances on the ground with parents and students.” (Weiner, 1) welcoming the efforts of teachers to find a solution to this issue. Additionally, Henderson, the author of Beyond the Bake Sale: How School Districts Can Promote Family Involvement, says, "For a district to seriously work to close the achievement gap, it will also need to seriously work to reduce the gap between schools that do and those that do not. do not appreciate partnerships with families. All of us – teachers, parents, administrators, public officials, community members, students, family members and local organizations – must work together to make this happen. It requires teamwork and speaking up to see change. b. Plan of