Parental Involvement

Rescuing the Kid in the Closet: Taking the Emotional Health of Kids Seriously

Rev. Romal J. Tune | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: School Attendance, At-Risk Youth, Education, Poverty, Dropout Prevention, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Wellness, Education Reform, Parental Involvement, Education News
Rev. Romal J. Tune

Too often, little is said about the emotional story of children in poor communities trying to make sense of life circumstances that even a balanced adult would find difficult to manage.

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All You Need is Love

Tammy Gold | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Raising Children, Positive Parenting, Parent Advice, Parental Involvement, Successful Children, Cuddling, Five Pillars of Positive Parenting, Happy Children, Parenting Advice, Parents News
Tammy Gold

A parent's love, affection, and attention is by far the most influential tool in childhood advancement.

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Do Involved Parents Help Teens Learn Better?

| Laura McMullen | Posted 02.20.2012

Read More: Video, Parents-Teens, Parental Involvement in School, Parents College, High School Students, Helicopter Parents, Parental Involvement, Parents High School, High School News

As kids get older and advance to high school, talking to them about their school life can become more difficult for parents. With younger children, pa...

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The Joy of Reading Can Take You So Many Places: A Chat With Gayle King

Earl Martin Phalen | Posted 02.02.2012

Read More: Literacy, Reach Out and Read, Cbs This Morning, Parental Involvement, Gayle King, Books, Ebooks, Video, Parents News
Earl Martin Phalen

"What you realize -- and this is the thing about kids -- is that you can read the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over and they still love it. It gives you lifelong connections that you can't even begin to imagine."

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Inside DPS: Why You Should Never Miss a Parent-Teacher Conference

Jennifer Mrozowski | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: Public Schools, Detroit, Parent Teacher Conference, Parenting, Detroit Public Schools, Grades, Parental Involvement, Detroit Education, Detroit News
Jennifer Mrozowski

I can hear it already: "Why should we have to incentivize parents to attend parent-teacher conferences?" But here's the thing: It works.

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Understanding Parental Involvement

Matthew Lynch, Ed.D. | Posted 03.26.2012

Read More: School Reform, Parental Engagement, Parental Involvement, School Parents, Parent Involvement Programs, Education News
Matthew Lynch, Ed.D.

Effective parent involvement programs are best achieved when the program reflects the circumstances, needs, and potential contributions of families who are a part of the school community.

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Beyond Damage Control: Equipping Parents With Real Tools to Support Their Children in Mexico

Sara Vogel | Posted 03.26.2012

Read More: Tutoring, Education, Parental Involvement, Mexico, Mexican Ministry of Education, Education Techniques, Education News
Sara Vogel

Parents who at one moment didn't even want to set foot in the school to watch their children give oral presentations now do what they can to support the school: They paint the building, sweep the floors, and cook for students and visitors.

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Inside DPS: Faces of Volunteers Tell the Real Story

Steven Wasko | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: Detroit, Volunteering, Detroit Public Schools, Public Schools, Dps, Parental Involvement, Detroit Education, Detroit News
Steven Wasko

Look a Reading Corps volunteer in the face, or see that familiar red CityYear jacket, or stumble upon the dozens of Quicken Loans staff who have adopted Chrysler School, and you might catch the volunteer fever yourself.

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When You've Exhausted All Your Parenting Skills, What's Next?

Jennifer Mrozowski | Posted 02.15.2012

Read More: Detroit, Detroit Public Schools, Parenting, Parenting Advice, Dps, Teaching, Parental Involvement, Detroit Education, Detroit News
Jennifer Mrozowski

If you're a parent or guardian or even an uncle or aunt, you know the feeling of helplessness when you are at a loss for helping your child or children grow and succeed.

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The Crucial Role of Parental Involvement

Matthew Lynch, Ed.D. | Posted 12.18.2011

Read More: Public Schools, Education, Education Reform, Parenting, Parental Involvement, Parent Teacher Relationships, Teacher Parent Relationships, Education News
Matthew Lynch, Ed.D.

Bureaucratic systems often create barriers that prevent teachers from developing effective relationships and discourage parents from taking part in helping students develop their learning skills.

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Parents Aren't to Blame for the Achievement Gap: A History of Injustice Is!

Roderick Carey | Posted 11.12.2011

Read More: Black History, Education, Education Reform, Parental Involvement, Slavery, Achievement Gap, Education News
Roderick Carey

To fully understand the achievement gap in the United States, it's important to consider how closely issues of race, poverty, and educational attainment are woven together.

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Are Parents a Privileged Class in Education?

Shaun Johnson | Posted 11.07.2011

Read More: Public Schools, Education Reform, Educators, Parental Involvement, Parents, Education, Education News
Shaun Johnson

An astounding number of Monday-morning quarterbacks and backseat drivers persist in bloviating about how to solve real problems in education, claiming their expertise as a former student or being a parent of a student.

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Success Starts With Family Engagement

Earl Martin Phalen | Posted 10.24.2011

Read More: Success, Education, Parental Involvement, African Americans, Earl Martin Phalen, Black Voices News
Earl Martin Phalen

We are in an academic crisis in our nation. Fewer minorities are graduating on time and many are starting school significantly behind their peers. One of the keys to increasing academic achievement is parental and family engagement.

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How and Why Urban Schools Fail to Engage Parents of Color

Patricia A. Ackerman | Posted 08.27.2011

Read More: Urban Schools, Urban Parents, Parenting, Parental Involvement, Inner-City Schools, Urban Students, Education News
Patricia A. Ackerman

Changed attitudes, values and behavior are the building blocks of empowerment. So, what needs to happen to fix our schools is not rocket science. Priorities for parent involvement need to be changed and alternative approaches explored.

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Letter to the Lawrence, Kan. School Board

Leonie Haimson | Posted 05.28.2011

Read More: Lawrence Kansas, Teacher Retention, Class Size, Teacher Attrition, Student Achievement, Parental Involvement, Education News
Leonie Haimson

Reducing class size, particularly in the early grades, is one of the very few educational strategies proven to increase learning and narrow the achievement gap.

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American Excellence: Do Labels Like 'Uncle Tom' or 'Acting White' Stifle High Achievement?

Curtis Valentine | Posted 05.28.2011

Read More: Education Reform, Harvard University, Vanderbilt University, Parental Involvement, Barack Obama, Economy, Education News
Curtis Valentine

For those minorities who have reached some level of academic achievement, there is a chance they have been ridiculed by someone at least once.

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I Am the Most Important Person in My Son's Education

Peter Zucker | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Homework, Education, Wii, Education Reform, Parenting, Good Parenting, Parental Involvement, Education News
Peter Zucker

But my wife and I are the ones who give him the guidance, the support, the values, the discipline he needs to succeed.

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Gayle King and Parental Involvement

Earl Martin Phalen | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Reach Out and Read, Literacy, Parental Involvement, Earl Martin Phalen, Gayle King, Education News
Earl Martin Phalen

A great example and advocate of continual parental involvement is Gayle King, the host of the Gayle King Radio Show.

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Engaged Parents, Books Are the Keys to Student Achievement

Earl Martin Phalen | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Student Achievement, Reading, Children's Books, Parental Involvement, Earl Martin Phalen, Education News
Earl Martin Phalen

Parents are children's first and most important educators, and we must support them, encourage them, and provide them with the tools they need to prepare their own children to succeed in school.

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Schools Pull Out All The Stops To Get Parents Involved

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Parent Teacher Association, Teachers, Parenting, Detroit Schools, Detroit Public Schools, Parental Involvement, Video, Education News

Showing up at your child's school doesn't usually get you cheaper shoes or haircuts but in Detroit, one organization is hoping to use local discounts ...

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Say What? Talking with Teens about Sex

Deborah Schoeberlein | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Personal Health, Sex, Teens, Parenting, Parental Involvement, Parents, Adolescents, Girls' Health, Women's Health, Teen Sex, Healthy Living News
Deborah Schoeberlein

Talking about "it" at home is crucial because kids who dialogue with their parents about sex, may well be less likely to "do it" before they're ready.

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Hell Hath No Fury: The Sodini Murder/Suicide

Ruth Bettelheim, Ph.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Suicide, Murder, George Sodini, Psychology, Mysoginy, Domestic Violence, Rage, George Sodini Website, George Sodini Blog, La Fitness Gunman George Sodini, La Fitness Shooting, Parental Involvement, Healthy Living News
Ruth Bettelheim, Ph.D.

In Mr. Sodini's blog, he says repeatedly, "I have nothing to lose." He had nothing to lose because he (apparently) had no strong, affectionate bonds with anyone and never had.

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Parents a Silver Lining for Schools as Great Recession Persists

Bill Jackson | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Volunteerism, Harris Interactive, Obama Effect, Parental Involvement, Back to School, Parenting, Schools, Greatschools, Parents, Healthy Living News
Bill Jackson

64% of parents believe that, because of the recession, it is more important for them to volunteer at school now than before. 53% of parents plan to volunteer at their children's school this year.

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Candidates Agree On Education Goals, Differ On Path To Get There

Richard Riehl | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Public Schools, Department of Education, Education, Education Policy, No Child Left Behind, Homeschooling, Head Start, Election 2008, Accountability, Barack Obama, John McCain, Parental Involvement, Home News
Richard Riehl

Obama goes into great detail about how to improve schools. McCain's message is much simpler. Public schools should be just one option of many, including home schooling.

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