Engaging parents

celebration

Chicago

June 7, 2019

Parent mentors celebrate graduation, program expansion: ‘Each day I know I accomplish something’

New school board President Miguel del Valle delivered the commencement speech for more than 900 graduates from Chicago's parent mentor program.

parent voice

Tennessee

March 29, 2019

One parent’s voice is the start of renewed focus on parent engagement for Tennessee’s turnaround district

“We have to create a committee that as we make decisions we hear from you,” Achievement School District leader Sharon Griffin told the one parent in attendance.

parent power

New York

December 12, 2018

From Amazon to air conditioners, parent leaders quizzed de Blasio and Carranza at forum

The pair faced a host of tough questions from parent leaders about problems including school overcrowding, the lack of air conditioners, lead in water, and busing.

change of heart

Chicago

September 25, 2018

Chicago school board backs down on ID policy but clings to limits on speakers

Public visitors to the monthly Chicago Board of Education meetings will not be required to show ID to enter the meetings, despite…

new chapter

Tennessee

July 11, 2017

Frosty relationship thaws between parents group Memphis Lift and Shelby County Schools

Superintendent Dorsey Hopson pays a visit to Memphis Lift as part of the group's speaker series for parents.

‹

‹