/leadership/families-the-community Families & the Community en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²¥ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/from-haircuts-to-home-language-one-districts-approach-to-family-engagement Miranda Scully takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to parent engagement in her Kentucky district. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/from-haircuts-to-home-language-one-districts-approach-to-family-engagement /leaders/leadership/family-engagement-isnt-one-size-fits-all-heres-how-to-do-it-right/2025/02 This Kentucky district leader emphasizes meaningful family engagement training for educators. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/family-engagement-isnt-one-size-fits-all-heres-how-to-do-it-right/2025/02 /leadership/parents-think-their-kids-are-learning-a-lot-at-school-what-do-students-say/2025/01 The perception gap between parents and their kids widens as students get older. Does it matter? Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:43:57 GMT /leadership/parents-think-their-kids-are-learning-a-lot-at-school-what-do-students-say/2025/01 /leadership/language-barriers-keep-parents-from-attending-school-activities-new-data-show/2024/12 New data show how big the gap in parental involvement is between Spanish- and English-speaking parents. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:24:59 GMT /leadership/language-barriers-keep-parents-from-attending-school-activities-new-data-show/2024/12 /leadership/a-small-towns-deep-affection-for-its-new-school/2024/11 A new school in a western Minnesota town of fewer than 800 residents was a full-community project, from start to finish. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:41:33 GMT /leadership/a-small-towns-deep-affection-for-its-new-school/2024/11 /leadership/how-schools-can-involve-english-learners-parents-in-their-kids-learning/2024/11 Parents want their children to succeed academically, but not all know how to support them, according to experts. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:48:19 GMT /leadership/how-schools-can-involve-english-learners-parents-in-their-kids-learning/2024/11 /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 Schools 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 Schools 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 Schools 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