Beliefs about schools In 2018, The FrameWorks Institute interviewed approximately ten participants from the public, practitioners in the field of education, and both State and Federal policymakers in the USA. They found that each group held different beliefs about what is a family, a school, and what comprises a community. They found three foundational models […]
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I notice some schools are changing the name of their Parents & Citizens or Parents and Friends associations to parent engagement associations. On the positive side, it shows that awareness has been raised about the importance of parents being engaged in their child’s learning and wellbeing. However, it must be confusing for parents wanting to
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Providing social and emotional learning support is the first of my six strategies for effective parent engagement, outlined in my parent engagement program for teachers. What is social and emotional learning? Social and emotional learning (SEL) develops the “ability to understand and manage our emotions, establish positive relationships, develop empathy for others, set and achieve goals and
Home and school on the same page. HOW? Read More »