I really enjoyed Session 5 of Module 5 which focused on families' funds of knowledge. Often times when educators think of communication with families, it is often for the purpose of communicating information to families about whats going on in the classroom/school and how parents need to respond in order to ensure school and classroom events/systems go smoothly. Less often are these communications used for the purpose of soliciting information about families and using the assets that families bring to better the learning experience of students in the classroom. This session really helped to reframe my understanding of family outreach as 2 way communication and I think this session would be helpful for all educators to engage with to truly see families as partners, deepen our relationships with families, and build our own cultural competence. Families see us as holders of knowledge and experts in the field; however, we have much to learn and gain from their experiences and cultural backgrounds as well. Shifting the way in which we think about this partnership can be a valuable learning experience for all stakeholders.