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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

7-8-14 Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"

Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement":







“Parent-trigger efforts: At a crossroads? A standstill? A dead end?”
Parent-trigger efforts: At a crossroads? A standstill? A dead end? is from The Hechinger Report, and gives a good overview of what’s happening with parent trigger laws in California and around the country. You might also be interested in The Best Resources For Learning Why The Parent Trigger Isn’t Good For Parents, Kids Or Schools.

El Paso Teachers Union Recognized For Parent Engagement Work
The El Paso Teachers Union was recently honored by the National Education Association for its parent engagement work. Here’s the announcement from the NEA: The Rosena J. Willis Memorial Award will be given to the El Paso Teachers Association (EPTA) for the work it has done to restore public confidence in the public school system after former superintendent Lorenzo Garcia was sentenced to more than
“Donation inequality felt among Santa Rosa schools”
Donation inequality felt among Santa Rosa schools is the headline of an article appearing in the Santa Rosa (CA) Press Democrat. It’s fairly lengthy, and highlights an ongoing issue in many schools in the inequity of private fundraising. Unfortunately, it doesn’t really seriously discuss potential solutions. I’m still adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About Parent Fundraising & Equi
“Community Schools Will Succeed If Parents Are Engaged”
Community Schools Will Succeed If Parents Are Engaged is the headline of an article written by a parent leader discussing the planned opening of 100 community schools in New York City. He echoes the concerns I’ve expressed often times about the lack of parent engagement in many community schools. Here’s an excerpt (the author begins by talking about the community school his children now attend): T