Associated Press Feature On “Promise Neighborhoods”
I’ve written a lot about Promise Zones & Neighborhoods (see My Best Posts On The Harlem Children’s Zone & Other “Promise Zones”) – both critical and supportive. The Associated Press just published a feature on them in three separate parts: What to know about Promised Neighborhoods AP Photos: A new approach to save a neighborhood Tackling poverty: DC community tries new approach Here’s an e
New Report: “The Impact of Family Involvement on the Education of Children Ages 3 to 8″
The Impact of Family Involvement on the Education of Children Ages 3 to 8 is a new report by a number of researchers, including Joyce Epstein. Here’s how they describe it: This report summarizes research conducted primarily over the past 10 years on how families’ involvement in children’s learning and development through activities at home and at school affects the literacy, mathematics, and socia
“State Lawmakers Throttle Back on ‘Parent Trigger’”
State Lawmakers Throttle Back on ‘Parent Trigger’ is an article at Education Week. Here’s how it begins: Interest in the controversial school choice option known as the parent trigger has declined sharply among state lawmakers this year… I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning Why The Parent Trigger Isn’t Good For Parents, Kids Or Schools.
MAY 21
Potentially Useful Fundraising Ideas
School Fundraisers That Broke the Mold—and the Bank shares some potentially useful fundraising ideas that parents might be interested in trying-out. Thanks to Alexander Russo for the tip.
MAY 19
Boy, These “Academic Parent-Teacher Teams” Sound Worse Every Time I Read About Them
I’ve previously posted about something called Academic Parent-Teacher Teams, and I just read an article about their implementation in Georgia. Here’s what I wrote about them last year: I’ve previously posted about a program called Academic Parent-Teacher Teams. It has apparently now become a program sponsored by West Ed, a school reform/research organization, and they’ve just published an article
“Parent sit-in ends at Gresham Elementary School”
I’ve published a number of posts about the tone-deaf approach to parent engagement by the Chicago Public Schools. Here’s another example from The Chicago Sun-Times: Parent sit-in ends at Gresham Elementary School
MAY 18
“Does Family Engagement Matter?”
Does Family Engagement Matter? is a response to the now infamous “Broken Compass” book questioning the usefulness of parent involvement. It’s written by three of the top experts in the field – Karen L. Mapp, Anne T. Henderson, and Nancy E. Hill. I’m adding it to The Best Commentaries On The “Broken Compass” Parent Involvement Book.
Sorry For Multiple Emails To Readers Using That Subscription Option — Problem Should Be Fixed Now
Readers who subscribe to this blog by email received multiple email notifications of yesterday’s post. I know it hasn’t been the first time this has occurred, but Edublogs has gotten on the problem and it should be fixed for good now. I apologize for any inconvenience…