/leadership/families-the-community Families & the Community en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:45:51 GMT /leadership/what-educators-have-to-say-about-parents-texting-and-calling-their-kids-during-school/2024/09 Teachers, principals, and district leaders are increasingly frustrated by parents who do not respect student cellphone restrictions. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:45:51 GMT /leadership/what-educators-have-to-say-about-parents-texting-and-calling-their-kids-during-school/2024/09 /events/webinar/family-engagement-the-foundation-for-a-strong-school-year Learn how family engagement promotes student success with insights from National PTA, AASA and leading districts and schools.   Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:39:18 GMT /events/webinar/family-engagement-the-foundation-for-a-strong-school-year /leadership/opinion-the-3-secrets-to-better-parent-teacher-communication/2024/09 Teachers and parents rarely receive guidance on how to effectively communicate. Here’s what two experienced educators recommend. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:18:35 GMT /leadership/opinion-the-3-secrets-to-better-parent-teacher-communication/2024/09 /leadership/school-attendance-suffers-as-parent-attitudes-shift/2024/08 Parents are more relaxed about attendance than before the pandemic, district leaders said. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:58:07 GMT /leadership/school-attendance-suffers-as-parent-attitudes-shift/2024/08 /leadership/parents-call-chronic-absenteeism-a-problem-but-most-cant-define-it/2024/06 A new poll sheds light on parents' views on chronic absenteeism and acceptable reasons to miss school. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:50:41 GMT /leadership/parents-call-chronic-absenteeism-a-problem-but-most-cant-define-it/2024/06 /leadership/what-happens-to-the-lost-and-found-mound-at-the-end-of-the-year/2024/05 Most schools deal with lost-and-found piles as the school year ends. Some work with outside partners to recycle items for students in need. Fri, 31 May 2024 20:20:15 GMT /leadership/what-happens-to-the-lost-and-found-mound-at-the-end-of-the-year/2024/05 /leadership/opinion-what-student-impacted-you-most-as-a-young-teacher/2024/05 Paying attention to students and their families can provide some of the most valuable lessons to teachers. Wed, 22 May 2024 11:02:59 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-student-impacted-you-most-as-a-young-teacher/2024/05 /leadership/how-these-district-leaders-turned-family-engagement-on-its-head/2024/05 Two Leaders to Learn From share insights on what family and community engagement entails. Fri, 10 May 2024 19:38:58 GMT /leadership/how-these-district-leaders-turned-family-engagement-on-its-head/2024/05 /leadership/a-welcoming-place-family-engagement-strategies-for-schools-video/2024/05 69´«Ã½ that enlist parents as partners see positive results. Here's how to do it. Thu, 02 May 2024 17:08:05 GMT /leadership/a-welcoming-place-family-engagement-strategies-for-schools-video/2024/05 /leadership/bring-back-in-person-field-trips-heres-why/2024/04 School field trips took a hit due to the pandemic and are still recovering. Educators and experts explain why they should come back. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:36:45 GMT /leadership/bring-back-in-person-field-trips-heres-why/2024/04 /leadership/5-ways-to-get-parents-more-involved-in-schools/2024/04 69´«Ã½ don't need an influx of money and resources to have effective family engagement, experts say. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/5-ways-to-get-parents-more-involved-in-schools/2024/04 /leadership/downloadable-best-practices-for-building-school-family-relationships/2024/04 Here are five ways to ensure schools are building trusting, long-lasting relationships with families. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/downloadable-best-practices-for-building-school-family-relationships/2024/04 /leadership/should-working-with-families-be-a-core-skill-for-teachers/2024/04 Just half of educator preparation programs offer a course on parent and family engagement. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/should-working-with-families-be-a-core-skill-for-teachers/2024/04 /leadership/what-the-parents-rights-movement-forced-schools-to-do/2024/04 Parents and caregivers are paying more attention than ever. Here's what that means for schools. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/what-the-parents-rights-movement-forced-schools-to-do/2024/04 /leadership/the-good-and-the-bad-of-using-apps-to-connect-with-parents/2024/04 Tech platforms are changing the way teachers communicate with families. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/the-good-and-the-bad-of-using-apps-to-connect-with-parents/2024/04 /leadership/turning-family-engagement-into-better-schools 69´«Ã½ that are enlisting parents as partners in their children's education are building trust and seeing positive results. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/turning-family-engagement-into-better-schools /leadership/why-this-district-meets-parents-at-home/2024/04 Parent-teacher home visits are more than conferences. They're about forming trusting relationships. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/why-this-district-meets-parents-at-home/2024/04 /leadership/how-a-school-made-parents-central-to-its-turnaround/2024/04 A strategy to constantly bring parents into the school has been central to rising achievement at a Detroit-area elementary school. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/how-a-school-made-parents-central-to-its-turnaround/2024/04 /sponsor/national-youth-leadership-council/gillespie-high-school-students-champion-safe-driving During Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, students at Gillespie High School are taking proactive steps to raise awareness and cultivate safe driving practices within their community. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:09 GMT /sponsor/national-youth-leadership-council/gillespie-high-school-students-champion-safe-driving /leadership/opinion-we-mustnt-downplay-the-dangers-of-the-right-and-far-right/2024/04 A letter to the editor argues that an opinion essay minimizes the dangers of politics on the right. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-we-mustnt-downplay-the-dangers-of-the-right-and-far-right/2024/04 /leadership/opinion-understanding-those-on-the-right/2024/04 A reader shares that she was happy to see the publication of an opinion essay. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-understanding-those-on-the-right/2024/04 /leadership/opinion-dont-politicize-parenting-we-need-bridges-not-fences/2024/04 "I saw no solutions here or a desire to be a partner in bridging the gap," says this letter to the editor about an opinion essay. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-dont-politicize-parenting-we-need-bridges-not-fences/2024/04 /leadership/opinion-be-careful-about-what-you-publish/2024/04 A letter to the editor pushes back against a recent opinion essay. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-be-careful-about-what-you-publish/2024/04 /leadership/what-schools-can-do-with-all-those-leftover-solar-eclipse-glasses/2024/04 Campaigns to recycle eclipse glasses are creating ways to teach lessons in recycling and sharing. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:38:34 GMT /leadership/what-schools-can-do-with-all-those-leftover-solar-eclipse-glasses/2024/04 /leadership/chronic-absenteeism-is-a-crisis-do-parents-get-it/2024/03 Survey data suggests many parents of students with high rates of absences are not concerned. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:16:36 GMT /leadership/chronic-absenteeism-is-a-crisis-do-parents-get-it/2024/03 /leadership/opinion-how-teachers-can-make-stronger-connections-with-students-caregivers/2024/03 A new book explores what true collaboration between educators and student families looks like. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:17:55 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-teachers-can-make-stronger-connections-with-students-caregivers/2024/03 /leadership/opinion-why-educators-often-have-it-wrong-about-right-leaning-parents/2024/03 Stereotypes and misunderstandings keep educators from engaging constructively with conservative parents, write Rick Hess and Michael McShane. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:53:50 GMT /leadership/opinion-why-educators-often-have-it-wrong-about-right-leaning-parents/2024/03 /leadership/opinion-chronic-absenteeism-has-exploded-what-can-schools-do/2024/02 The key to addressing this issue is rebuilding the relationship between families and schools. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-chronic-absenteeism-has-exploded-what-can-schools-do/2024/02 /leaders/2024/a-former-teacher-turns-classroom-prowess-into-partnerships-with-families Ana Pasarella maximizes her community's assets to put students first. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/a-former-teacher-turns-classroom-prowess-into-partnerships-with-families /leaders/2024/absenteeism-was-a-big-problem-in-this-district-a-new-strategy-is-getting-results Sharon Bradley remembers how it felt to miss school for reasons outside her control. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/absenteeism-was-a-big-problem-in-this-district-a-new-strategy-is-getting-results