Parent Empowerment

The latest news about efforts to bolster parent influence in school-level education policy.

Parents of students at the Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School in Chicago hug Yolanda Harris after she organized a protest outside the school in March over the proposed closing of the facility by the Chicago Board of Education.
—Charles Rex Arbogast/AP

Chicago School Closures Galvanize Parent Activists

Many affected by the shutdowns vow to harness momentum from the battle and keep pressure on the school system. (June 4, 2013)

Coverage of parent-empowerment issues is supported by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation, at www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org.

Spotlight on Parent Empowerment and Choice

This Spotlight looks at new initiatives that have placed parents front-and-center on the national education reform stage, offering them opportunities to directly shape their children's education.

K-12, Parents, and the Public Blog

06/18 05:53 pm | Mississippi Partnership Contributes to Higher Student Scores | A mom, a group of dedicated volunteers, and Parents for Public Schools' training help struggling middle school students achieve in Mississippi.

On-Demand Webinars

Common Core State Standards: Bringing Parents on Board
Our webinar guests talk about the common challenges that districts face in making the common core understandable to parents, and explain how school systems can address parents' fears and misgivings about the standards.

Engaging Parents in Schools and Student Learning
In this webinar, our guests discussed why parent engagement matters, and offered practices that schools can use to create systems that support family and community engagement.

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Preschools Aim to Better Equip Low-Income Parents
Parent-engagement efforts, part of many preschool programs, can build confidence and involvement.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
Chicago School Closures Galvanize Parent Activists
Many affected by the shutdowns vow to harness momentum from the battle and keep pressure on the school system.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
Teaching Secrets: Learning From Parents
Opening up the lines of communication with parents and listening to their advice can make it easier to teach and support their children, says a special education teacher.
May 21, 2013 - Teacher
San Diego Superintendent Pick Has Deep Parent Ties
Parent groups will be on the ground floor as an elementary school principal vaults to the helm of San Diego's school system.
March 26, 2013 - Education Week
More States Consider 'Parent Trigger' Laws
Advocates push options for parents to demand turnaround of low-performing schools, while critics say the laws could undermine public education.
March 21, 2013 | Updated: March 28, 2013 - Education Week
Harvard, SurveyMonkey Offer Tool to Weigh Parent Engagement
Districts and parent-teacher groups can use an online survey to measure the quality of parent-school relationships.
January 15, 2013 - Education Week
Parents and Community Can Play Key Roles in School Success
Educators enlist outside partners in formal and grassroots efforts that boost morale, achievement, and students' sense of security.
January 4, 2013 - Quality Counts
Pioneering Louisiana Voucher Model Faces Uncertain Future
The system for paying for Louisiana's far-reaching voucher program may have to be retooled, after a state judge ruled that its method of paying for private school scholarships violated the state's constitution.
December 11, 2012 - Education Week
Standards Backers Seek Out Support of Parents
A number of national school organizations are trying to introduce parents to the common-core standards through written materials, videos, public service announcements, and in-person presentations.
September 25, 2012 - Education Week
FOCUS ON: Home Schooling
'Hybrid' Home Schools Gaining Traction
As home schooling grows in popularity, lines are blurring between private and public schooling.
August 7, 2012 - Education Week

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