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January 09, 2013

Family and Community Engagement: The Critical But Often Missing Ingredient!

Dr. Nancy Bolz, Director of Kansas Learning First Alliance, details the importance of open-communication when engaging the family and community in the school culture.  Read Full Post >

November 19, 2012

Communication and Engagement Pave the Way to School Success

NSPRA Executive Director Rich Bagin reminds us that if we firmly believe in our schools, we must go to bat for them in proactive communication efforts.  Read Full Post >

October 31, 2012

The U.S. Education System Is Not Failing

NASBE's Steve Berlin believes that while we should aspire to greater success for our students, the nation's schools as a whole are succeeding.  Read Full Post >

October 25, 2012

Parents' Role in School Lunch

National PTA President Betsy Landers asks parents to send positive messages about healthier school food.  Read Full Post >

October 23, 2012

It Takes a City: Building Blocks, Builders, and Tools Are Needed for Real Instructional Reform

AFT's Marla Ucelli-Kashyup reminds us that not only do we need to implement the Common Core, we need to do it well. And that requires conviction, knowledge, resources, and tools for all the key players in the education community.  Read Full Post >

October 10, 2012

We Are All in This Together

NSPRA Executive Director Rich Bagin celebrates the "all-in" approach that communities around the country are taking to meet the diverse needs of many of their children.  Read Full Post >

October 03, 2012

Scaling the School Wall

AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech offers suggestions to help community groups and nonprofits "scale the school wall" - form partnerships with schools to support the education of the total child.  Read Full Post >

September 24, 2012

'Won't Back Down': Turning Around a Failing School Is Everyone's Business

NSBA Executive Director Anne Bryant reminds us that in most public schools, teachers, administrators, and school boards are working together to ensure that all children receive a strong public education.  Read Full Post >

September 12, 2012

Partners Needed at the State Level to Effect Long-Term Change

NASBE President Gayle Manchin urges states to leverage their boards of education in promoting the importance of school-community partnerships.  Read Full Post >

September 04, 2012

Parents Agree: Funding Shortfalls Shortchange Students, Families, and Communities

National PTA President Betsy Landers calls on parents to demand better education for our nation's children that is both equitably financed and reflective of our nation's shared interest.  Read Full Post >

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