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Engaging Parents In School… » Order A Free Copy Of “Parent Power” Film (Or Watch It Online)

Engaging Parents In School… » Order A Free Copy Of “Parent Power” Film (Or Watch It Online):


Order A Free Copy Of “Parent Power” Film (Or Watch It Online)




The Annenberg Institute for School Reform has produced the film “Parent Power” and is offering a copy of it, along with a “viewers guide” for free, though they are charging $10 for shipping and handling. You can also view it online for free.
Here’s how they describe it:
Through the voices of parents, this film chronicles fifteen years of effective parent organizing for education reform in New York City – organizing that has stopped budget cuts, increased school funding, and led to the adoption of a citywide lead teacher program. The goal of Parent Power is to provide an example of successful education organizing to urban-based community groups looking for organizational inspiration and practical guidance in their own efforts to support, demand, and sustain equitable reforms in their own public schools. A Viewer’s Guide, designed to enhance community groups’ use of the film in their own education organizing efforts, accompanies the film. One free copy is available for an individual or organization Please note: All orders wil be charged $10 shipping and handling.
In addition to watching it online for free (it’s embedded below), you can download the viewers guide for free, too.