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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

12-25-13 Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"

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





If You Needed More Reasons Why We Need Parents As Allies….
It’s not like we really need more reasons Why Parents Should Be Looked At As Allies & Not Targets Of Blame, but here are two articles that make another reason clear: Portland Public Schools parents rally for teachers as negotiations impasse continues (video) Highland Park parents walk out of BOE meeting, host vigil in support of staff

12-24-13 Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement": “How Important Are Parent-Teacher Conferences?”Last month, I posted about a special feature in the New York Times titled “Rethinking Parent-Teacher Conferences.” However, I just realized I had forgotten to share a follow-up New York Times Learning Network post where they asked students to respond to the question: “How Impor



12-24-13 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: December’s Infographics & Interactives Galore — Part TwoThere are just so many good infographics and interactives out there that I’ve begun a new semi-regular feature called “Infographics & Interactives Galore.” You can see others at A Collection Of “The Best…” Lists On Infographics and by searching “infographics” o