Parent Involvement

The latest news about parent involvement in education, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

Cindy Marten walks with Jasmine Nevarez, 5, the girl's mother, Jessica Lopez, and other parents to a nearby middle school last week. Ms. Marten, who soon takes the reins of the San Diego district, planned the trip as part of a parent-involvement effort.
—Sandy Huffaker for Education Week

San Diego Superintendent Pick Has Deep Parent Ties

Parent groups will be on the ground floor as an elementary school principal vaults to the helm of San Diego's school system. (March 26, 2013)

Spotlight on Parent and Community Involvement

Research indicates that students benefit when their parents are engaged in their learning and schools.

Issue Backgrounder

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• Parent Involvement

K-12, Parents, and the Public Blog

06/18 05:53 pm | Mississippi Partnership Contributes to Higher Student Scores | A mom, a group of dedicated volunteers, and Parents for Public Schools' training help struggling middle school students achieve in Mississippi.

Charters & Choice Blog

06/18 04:07 pm | Illinois Charter School Students Perform Better Than Peers, Study Says | Students in Illinois' charter schools learn significantly more than their regular public school peers in both reading and math, says Stanford's CREDO.

On-Demand Webinars

Bringing the Community to Schools
The SUN Community School model was discussed during this webinar, with a focus on how it supports students and families.

Engaging Parents in Schools and Student Learning
In this webinar, our guests discussed why parent engagement matters, and offered practices that schools can use to create systems that support family and community engagement.

Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook

The Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook features a directory of courses, materials, and resources for teachers on:
• Family and Parents

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Preschools Aim to Better Equip Low-Income Parents
Parent-engagement efforts, part of many preschool programs, can build confidence and involvement.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
Chicago School Closures Galvanize Parent Activists
Many affected by the shutdowns vow to harness momentum from the battle and keep pressure on the school system.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
Teaching Secrets: Learning From Parents
Opening up the lines of communication with parents and listening to their advice can make it easier to teach and support their children, says a special education teacher.
May 21, 2013 - Teacher
Letter to the Editor
Parents Should Trade Gaming for Reading Time
May 13, 2013 - Education Week
Alternative Proposed to IEP Due Process System
The district administrators' group would like to streamline handling of conflicts over individualized education programs.
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
San Diego Superintendent Pick Has Deep Parent Ties
Parent groups will be on the ground floor as an elementary school principal vaults to the helm of San Diego's school system.
March 26, 2013 - Education Week
Same-Sex-Marriage Cases Hold Implications for Schools
Legal briefs in a pair of cases to be argued at the Supreme Court raise such issues as schools' treatment of same-sex parents and gay students and the possible impact on curriculum.
March 25, 2013 - Education Week
More States Consider 'Parent Trigger' Laws
Advocates push options for parents to demand turnaround of low-performing schools, while critics say the laws could undermine public education.
March 21, 2013 | Updated: March 28, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Parents Sometimes Need Help to Help Children
March 11, 2013 - Education Week
Boston Leader Connects Parents to Learning
Frustrated with the way her daughter's school was run, Michele Brooks set out to be part of the solution.
February 4, 2013 - Education Week

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