Category Archives: Parent & Family Engagement

Five Hot Homework Tips for Parents

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Learning doesn’t stop when the last bell rings at school. When students bring work home, it is a great time for parents to play a role in their child’s education. Homework has many benefits, such as providing extra time for … Continue reading →

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Resources for Parents following Traumatic Events

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Here at the Department of Education, as elsewhere throughout America, our hearts ache for the Newtown, Conn., community. In a letter today to school districts around the country, Secretary Arne Duncan noted that, “Whenever a school experiences violence and the … Continue reading →

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Duncan Tours Neighborhoods and Schools Impacted by Sandy

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Secretary Duncan talks with students at PS 38 during a visit to Staten Island on Thursday. Photo by Andy Kropa for the U.S. Department of Education. The wind and rain of Hurricane Sandy are long gone, but the physical devastation … Continue reading →

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A New Framework: Improving Family Engagement

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

For many, it’s just common sense. The more a student’s family is engaged in their child’s learning and in the improvement of their child’s school, the better off the student and the school. On Wednesday, Secretary Duncan joined more than … Continue reading →

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Education Drives America – Bus Tour Stops in the Midwest

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Leaving the Rockies behind, this year’s Education Drives America back-to-school bus tour will head through the Great Plains and on to the Midwest with stops in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. Here are the details released today: Topeka – Sept. … Continue reading →

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6 More Back-to-School Tips for Parents

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Visit the School When visiting the school, walk or ride the route your child will take. Speak to your child about talking to strangers, and observe along the route any areas in which your child must exercise caution. Look for … Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain High – Details for Bus Tour Stops in WY and CO

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

ED’s third annual back-to-school bus tour is taking Secretary Duncan and top federal education officials across the country for a series of events and community conversations reinforcing the message that Education Drives America. Yesterday we provided details on our stops … Continue reading →

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White House Honors Parents as Champions of Change

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

In a recent speech, Secretary Duncan noted that parents understand better than anyone how important it is that schools prepare students for success in life—not just with academic knowledge, but with the skills needed to succeed in jobs and to … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Help Your Child Prevent Bullying this School Year

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Deborah Temkin

As children head back to the classroom, now is a great time for parents and guardians to talk with your kids about bullying. Here are five tips to help your child prevent bullying and to help them deal with bullying: … Continue reading →

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Cities Announced! 2012 Back-to-School Bus Tour

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Earlier today, Secretary Arne Duncan announced ED’s third back-to-school bus tour. The tour, themed Education Drives America, will take Duncan and senior ED leaders across the country, with stops in the following cities: Redwood City, Calif. Sacramento, Calif. Reno, Nev. … Continue reading →

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Check Out ED’s New Parents & Families Page

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Guest Blogger

The Department of Education is proud to announce the launch of a new parent web page that provides resources aimed at parent and family engagement. This new addition to ED’s site is an excellent resource for those interested in learning … Continue reading →

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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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