Ask Dads How to Reimagine Public Schools!
I would like much better feedback to parents of what their kids need to work on.~Stuart Jenner, Parent Advocate
Dads can be powerful workers at saving public education. Many dads are teachers and parents and they go to bat for their children more than on the baseball field. They recognize that education is important for all children, not just their own child. I asked Dads on Facebook and Twitter how to reimagine school during these times, like I asked moms for Mother’s Day.
I also reviewed the literature to see what Dads are discussing when it comes to public education, school reform, race, and the pandemic. Their responses were thoughtful and interesting. Some wives also told me what they thought their husbands would say.
- Fund Special Education. Alfred Frates, a dad on Facebook, wants to see the money from the Mccleary Court Case finally fund the State of Washington’s students. Both Rep Pollet and Sen Rolfes said they were short changed. He’d also like to see special education teachers have enough PPE (masks, gowns, gloves, and face shields so they feel safe working with students.
- Social Services and Education. Alfred also suggested combining social services and education in order to make sure the whole needs of the child are CONTINUE READING: Ask Dads How to Reimagine Public Schools!
