Category Archives: Parent Engagement

Dr. Pruitt in Kentucky adopts TV Frasier’s, “I’m Listening”

Posted on April 20, 2016 by

Education Town Hall with Education Commissioner Dr. Stephen Pruitt at KEDC in Ashland during his eleven schools tour: “How does Kentucky define school success?  “This listening tour will be an opportunity for all education shareholders to provide input to the Kentucky Department … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Advocacy, Leadership, Parent Engagement, Student and School Success, Town Hall, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Title I: Parent, Family, Community Engagement

Posted on November 17, 2015 by

“The name of the game is showing that mastery and achievement are the ways forward, because everyone has different skills and abilities and because there isn’t one single path to success, everyone can get there.” Continue reading →

Posted in Family Engagement, Parent Engagement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Early Childhood Education

Posted on April 19, 2014 by

 Americans have many values that we hold dearly.  As shared in Real Family Values: Child Care and Early Childhood Education, “Americans hold few values dearer than equality, fairness, and opportunity, and high-quality early education is a key tool that helps … Continue reading →

Posted in Achievement Gap, Early Childhood Education, Family Engagement, Parent Engagement | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Family Engagement in Education Act

Posted on September 20, 2013 by

Family Engagement in children’s education has been proven to be not only beneficial for the schools but also for increasing effectiveness and success of children’s education!  In fact, studies show that engaging families is also cost effective; schools would have … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Convention, Family Engagement, Parent Engagement, PTA, Take Action | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Shooting Down Violence

Posted on August 13, 2013 by

Violence in Chicago has drawn national attention as many express concern over the grave gun violence, generally, and the mounting gun violence that has taken the lives of youth, specifically.  To address this growing concern, the national Congressional Black Caucus … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Violence Summit, Black Leaders, Bullying, Chicago Violence, drug addiction, Gun Violence, Parent Engagement | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Changing the Gavel at Kentucky PTA

Posted on July 29, 2013 by

The changing of the gavel between presidents can often evoke ambivalent feelings.  Saying goodbye to President Teri Gale in this role and appreciating her accomplishments while graciously greeting the new leadership of President-Elect Eddie Squires, represents that ambivalence.   This … Continue reading →

Posted in Convention, Family Engagement, Leadership, Parent Engagement, PTA | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

PTA Teacher and Staff Appreciation

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

On Friday, we held our Teacher and Staff Appreciation Luncheon at our intermediate school!  We had a delicious catered lunch with wonderful desserts.  Our PTA vice-president, Nancy Crum, arranged the caterer and found colorful decorations with a western theme.  We … Continue reading →

Posted in Parent Engagement, PTA, Teacher Appreciation | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Safer Schools with ED and PTA

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

     Safety of our children has always been important, but due to recent catastrophic events involving schools, increasing safety has taken on new meaning and has become a higher priority at most levels.  Noticeably, many elementary schools are installing security … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Parent Engagement, PTA | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

School-to-Prison Pipeline

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Road of Discipline As a parent and a parent/community leader, I have a dire concern about the prevailing school-to-prison pipeline that has many pipes through which it works. “According to the U.S Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), … Continue reading →

Posted in Diversity, Family Engagement, Graduation Rates, Parent Engagement, Prison Industry, School to Prison Pipeline | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

America’s Promise Alliance Increases Promise of America

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

America’s Promise Alliance is a premier organization supporting education, family and community engagement that is concerned every 26 seconds a high school student drops out!  With former United States Secretary of State, Colin Powell, and his wife, Alma Powell, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Family Engagement, Grad Nation Summit, Graduation Rates, Parent Engagement | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment