/parents Parents en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:47:24 GMT /technology/mom-is-texting-teachers-say-parents-are-a-daily-distraction-during-class/2024/10 Many parents feel the need to be in constant contact with their children. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:47:24 GMT /technology/mom-is-texting-teachers-say-parents-are-a-daily-distraction-during-class/2024/10 /teaching-learning/how-kindergarten-redshirting-is-changing/2024/10 Redshirting was once largely a choice made by higher-income parents of white boys. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:27:29 GMT /teaching-learning/how-kindergarten-redshirting-is-changing/2024/10 /sponsor/national-university/how-clark-county-reduced-chronic-absenteeism-by-9 As someone who’s been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, I’m pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn’t unique to our district—which serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities—but we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we’re seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:39:14 GMT /sponsor/national-university/how-clark-county-reduced-chronic-absenteeism-by-9 /leadership/are-schools-responsible-for-students-who-avoid-school-a-new-lawsuit-says-yes/2024/10 A class action argues that the New York City schools aren't adequately supporting students with disabilities who are school-avoidant. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:49:04 GMT /leadership/are-schools-responsible-for-students-who-avoid-school-a-new-lawsuit-says-yes/2024/10 /leadership/are-parents-giving-their-kids-too-many-mental-health-days/2024/10 69´«Ã½ and parents need to work together to encourage kids not to take too many mental health days, experts say. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:33:36 GMT /leadership/are-parents-giving-their-kids-too-many-mental-health-days/2024/10 /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 /policy-politics/moms-for-liberty-co-founder-would-be-honored-to-be-trumps-education-secretary/2024/09 The conservative education activist is "as much in the mix as anyone," according to a former GOP congressional staffer. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:35:53 GMT /policy-politics/moms-for-liberty-co-founder-would-be-honored-to-be-trumps-education-secretary/2024/09 /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/parents-want-cellphones-in-the-classroom-heres-why/2024/09 More than three-quarters of parents whose children have cellphones said they want their children to take them to school for emergencies. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:59:00 GMT /leadership/parents-want-cellphones-in-the-classroom-heres-why/2024/09 /leadership/the-georgia-school-shooting-may-accelerate-the-backlash-to-cellphone-bans/2024/09 Emotional texts exchanged during the Apalachee High shooting have reopened the question of cellphones in schools. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:39:12 GMT /leadership/the-georgia-school-shooting-may-accelerate-the-backlash-to-cellphone-bans/2024/09 /policy-politics/how-moms-for-libertys-legal-strategy-has-upended-title-ix-rules-for-schools/2024/09 The grassroots group's tactic is confounding schools across the country trying to keep up with which Title IX rules apply to them. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:44:07 GMT /policy-politics/how-moms-for-libertys-legal-strategy-has-upended-title-ix-rules-for-schools/2024/09 /policy-politics/photos-behind-the-scenes-at-the-moms-for-liberty-national-summit/2024/09 Former President Trump was a keynote the final night—and said little about schools. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:09:55 GMT /policy-politics/photos-behind-the-scenes-at-the-moms-for-liberty-national-summit/2024/09 /policy-politics/at-moms-for-liberty-national-summit-trump-hardly-mentions-education/2024/08 In a "fireside chat" with a co-founder of the parents' rights group, the former president didn't discuss his education policy priorities. Sat, 31 Aug 2024 02:56:40 GMT /policy-politics/at-moms-for-liberty-national-summit-trump-hardly-mentions-education/2024/08 /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/socioeconomic-status-matters-in-student-achievement-but-its-not-everything/2024/08 Data suggests that a significant portion of the achievement gap could be tied to socioeconomic status. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:35:13 GMT /leadership/socioeconomic-status-matters-in-student-achievement-but-its-not-everything/2024/08 /policy-politics/trump-will-return-to-moms-for-liberty-summit-as-keynote-speaker/2024/08 At the group's 2023 meeting, the former president pledged to eliminate the Education Department and have parents elect principals. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:57:54 GMT /policy-politics/trump-will-return-to-moms-for-liberty-summit-as-keynote-speaker/2024/08 /teaching-learning/ais-potential-in-special-education-what-teachers-and-parents-think/2024/08 A report examines parents' and educators' perspectives on AI use for students with disabilities. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:49:04 GMT /teaching-learning/ais-potential-in-special-education-what-teachers-and-parents-think/2024/08 /leadership/when-schools-charge-for-meals-and-field-trips-parents-often-pay-transaction-fees/2024/07 Paying bills online is easy, but comes at a significant cost for low-income families in particular, a new federal report shows. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:09:32 GMT /leadership/when-schools-charge-for-meals-and-field-trips-parents-often-pay-transaction-fees/2024/07 /leadership/the-influential-allies-these-schools-are-enlisting-to-boost-attendance/2024/07 A newly formed group of school districts will rely on the help of their communities to craft absence-fighting strategies. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:12:24 GMT /leadership/the-influential-allies-these-schools-are-enlisting-to-boost-attendance/2024/07 /leadership/student-pronoun-policies-put-teachers-in-a-tough-spot/2024/07 Teachers have to navigate policies that require them to inform parents when students request the use of different pronouns. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:43:53 GMT /leadership/student-pronoun-policies-put-teachers-in-a-tough-spot/2024/07 /leadership/how-principals-can-resolve-heated-conflicts-with-parents-and-teachers/2024/07 Three tips for school leaders to manage complicated and emotional disagreements. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:11:05 GMT /leadership/how-principals-can-resolve-heated-conflicts-with-parents-and-teachers/2024/07 /leadership/how-to-address-parents-concerns-that-sel-goes-against-their-values/2024/07 A Texas instructional coach shares insights she has learned from talking with hesitant parents. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:47:51 GMT /leadership/how-to-address-parents-concerns-that-sel-goes-against-their-values/2024/07 /technology/why-many-schools-strict-cellphone-policies-may-not-go-far-enough/2024/07 A national advocacy group says schools need all-day bans on devices. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:36:30 GMT /technology/why-many-schools-strict-cellphone-policies-may-not-go-far-enough/2024/07 /leadership/should-schools-tell-parents-when-students-change-pronouns-california-says-no/2024/07 The law bans schools from passing policies that require notifying parents if their child asks to change their gender identification. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:52:50 GMT /leadership/should-schools-tell-parents-when-students-change-pronouns-california-says-no/2024/07 /teaching-learning/how-parents-feel-about-bilingual-schools-and-english-only-programs/2024/06 A majority of parents would prefer to enroll their children in bilingual education programs. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:04:24 GMT /teaching-learning/how-parents-feel-about-bilingual-schools-and-english-only-programs/2024/06 /leadership/grad-rates-soared-at-a-school-few-wanted-to-attend-how-it-happened/2024/06 Leaders at this Florida high school have "learned to be flexible" to improve graduation rates. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:25:56 GMT /leadership/grad-rates-soared-at-a-school-few-wanted-to-attend-how-it-happened/2024/06 /leadership/opinion-dont-just-listen-to-the-loudest-voices-resources-for-ed-leaders/2024/06 These resources can help school and district leaders communicate with their communities. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:31:29 GMT /leadership/opinion-dont-just-listen-to-the-loudest-voices-resources-for-ed-leaders/2024/06 /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/to-ban-or-not-to-ban-educators-parents-and-students-weigh-in-on-cellphones/2024/06 School community members share opinions on cellphones in schools, describing how the problem should be handled—if at all. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:23:44 GMT /leadership/to-ban-or-not-to-ban-educators-parents-and-students-weigh-in-on-cellphones/2024/06