Tag Archives: Parent Engagement

Top 5 Ways to Prevent Rusty Summer Readers

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Guest Blogger

With summer vacation started or on its way, as parents or guardians, it’s important to ensure that reading remains on your child’s schedule even while school is out. Reading over the summer is important not only because it improves literacy … Continue reading →

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Parental Engagement Helps Lead to School’s Blue Ribbon Success

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Arriving at Anchorage’s Chugach Optional Elementary School last month for a Blue Ribbon School celebration, I was greeted by an excited group of staff, students and parents. During our student-led tour, parent and teacher cooperation were on display amid colorful … Continue reading →

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In Boston: Arne Says We Must Invest in Education

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“Education is an investment,” Secretary Duncan told a town hall audience earlier this week at Emerson College in Boston. Duncan explained that other countries aren’t cutting their investment in education, and for America to compete in the global economy, investing … Continue reading →

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Roundtable Highlights Importance of Fathers’ Involvement in Education

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from Fatherhood.gov. Fathers, uncles, male mentors, grandfathers, brothers, and community leaders recently gathered at the Café at Chicago Vocational Career Academy in Chicago, IL to share what men can do to increase their involvement and support in the lives … Continue reading →

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How Can Parents and Teachers Partner to Improve Student Achievement?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Secretary Duncan often repeats the call that parents need to be in full partnership with teachers in learning and understanding, making the education of their child a shared responsibility that includes teachers, parents and students. For teachers– whose schedules are … Continue reading →

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Providing Meaningful Family-School Relationships

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Guest Blogger

During ED’s back-to-school bus tour, Secretary Duncan stated that, “parents have to be part of the solution. Parental engagement must help increase student achievement.” To accomplish this goal, the department is spanning the country to host parent forums in partnership … Continue reading →

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Empowering Parents in Full Partnership

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Guest Blogger

As Secretary Duncan has said, “I want all parents to be real partners in education with their children’s teachers…Parents can serve in at least one of three roles: Partners in learning; advocates and advisors who push for better schools; and … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Dr. Karen Mapp on Family Engagement

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Like other areas of education innovation, there are no silver bullets when it comes to pressing questions of how best to engage parents and families, particularly in high-need schools, in order to raise student achievement. But there are informative studies … Continue reading →

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