tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90 2010-12-08T23:53:59Z Andrew L. Yarrow has studied and written about education for The New York Times, the U.S. Department of Education, and Public Agenda and, as a parent, is no stranger to parental involvement in education. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15983 2010-12-09T11:00:00Z 2010-12-08T23:53:59Z

While staffing a table at a "family empowerment" fair at my son's school last month, I thought: These are the rewards and limitations of parent and community engagement in schools. On the one hand, some parents were getting information that...

While staffing a table at a "family empowerment" fair at my son's school last month, I thought: These are the rewards and limitations of parent and community engagement in schools. On the one hand, some parents were getting information that... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15829 2010-12-03T11:00:00Z 2010-12-03T04:28:43Z

The K-12 Partnership Report is published 10 times a year online to provide partnership and foundation leaders with information they can use in designing strong and sustainable community/school initiatives.

The K-12 Partnership Report is published 10 times a year online to provide partnership and foundation leaders with information they can use in designing strong and sustainable community/school initiatives. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15826 2010-11-30T19:47:13Z 2010-11-30T12:40:18Z

A new partnership has been formed among the Union Settlement Association, the OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program, and AT&T New York to bring intergenerational tutoring to East Harlem's public schools.

A new partnership has been formed among the Union Settlement Association, the OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program, and AT&T New York to bring intergenerational tutoring to East Harlem's public schools. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15827 2010-11-23T15:00:00Z 2010-11-23T14:20:55Z

Donald Stedman, nearly 80, launched New Voices to help young people with extreme mobility and communicative disabilities get good educations in public schools.

Donald Stedman, nearly 80, launched New Voices to help young people with extreme mobility and communicative disabilities get good educations in public schools. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15684 2010-11-19T14:00:00Z 2010-11-19T13:53:41Z

State aid to New Jersey's public schools is down $900 million. The school's Halloween auction raised $430.

State aid to New Jersey's public schools is down $900 million. The school's Halloween auction raised $430. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15745 2010-11-15T20:45:00Z 2010-11-15T20:41:52Z

A pretty environment and good schools are more likely to make people "connect" with their communities than jobs, economic development, and low crime rates, according to a new report

A pretty environment and good schools are more likely to make people "connect" with their communities than jobs, economic development, and low crime rates, according to a new report tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15681 2010-11-15T14:32:43Z 2010-11-15T13:00:26Z

According to my local source, PTAs are being asked to jump through hoops by their insurance companies, particularly when they are sponsoring athletic activities, but even when they're having regular meetings.

According to my local source, PTAs are being asked to jump through hoops by their insurance companies, particularly when they are sponsoring athletic activities, but even when they're having regular meetings. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15669 2010-11-11T15:00:00Z 2010-11-11T14:35:47Z

A California father is suing a parent teacher organization for being pushed out of his volunteer basketball coaching position.

A California father is suing a parent teacher organization for being pushed out of his volunteer basketball coaching position. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15479 2010-11-10T14:00:00Z 2010-11-10T13:19:13Z

Icouldbe.org's online mentoring connects mentors and at-risk youth in low-income communities and focuses on college preparation for these teenagers.

Icouldbe.org's online mentoring connects mentors and at-risk youth in low-income communities and focuses on college preparation for these teenagers. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15428 2010-11-03T15:00:00Z 2010-11-03T14:09:35Z

In 2010, many are quick to think that technology has made parental involvement in early childhood learning less necessary or less important. Indeed, it sometimes seems as if a tech-savvy generation is wiser, able to learn at younger ages, and more worldly than earlier generations. Not so, says new research.

In 2010, many are quick to think that technology has made parental involvement in early childhood learning less necessary or less important. Indeed, it sometimes seems as if a tech-savvy generation is wiser, able to learn at younger ages, and more worldly than earlier generations. Not so, says new research. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15579 2010-11-03T14:10:15Z 2010-11-03T15:07:01Z

Foundations, Inc., a nonprofit committed to improving educational experiences for America's children, is offering a webinar, "Involving Families in Your Program," November 4 at 1 pm.

Foundations, Inc., a nonprofit committed to improving educational experiences for America's children, is offering a webinar, "Involving Families in Your Program," November 4 at 1 pm. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15427 2010-10-29T14:30:00Z 2010-10-29T13:35:58Z

The National PTA announced that 22 of PTAs around the country will receive grants of up to $1,000 to conduct activities to promote good nutrition and physical activity as part of its Healthy Lifestyles Month.

The National PTA announced that 22 of PTAs around the country will receive grants of up to $1,000 to conduct activities to promote good nutrition and physical activity as part of its Healthy Lifestyles Month. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15258 2010-10-28T19:00:00Z 2010-10-27T18:06:43Z

While one may learn of a back-to-school night or a school fair via Twitter or Facebook, how much does this really translate into greater school involvement? Do schools, teachers, and, more importantly, students, benefit from all this?

While one may learn of a back-to-school night or a school fair via Twitter or Facebook, how much does this really translate into greater school involvement? Do schools, teachers, and, more importantly, students, benefit from all this? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15256 2010-10-27T19:00:00Z 2010-10-27T18:05:34Z

The Philadelphia School Partnership was established last week with $16 million in anonymously given seed money, and set a five-year goal to raise $100 million and invest in initiatives to boost student performance.

The Philadelphia School Partnership was established last week with $16 million in anonymously given seed money, and set a five-year goal to raise $100 million and invest in initiatives to boost student performance. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/edweek/k-12_parents_the_public//90.15255 2010-10-26T11:00:00Z 2010-10-26T12:31:45Z

The Philadelphia School Partnership was established last week with $16 million in anonymously given seed money, and set a five-year goal to raise $100 million and invest in initiatives to boost student performance.

The Philadelphia School Partnership was established last week with $16 million in anonymously given seed money, and set a five-year goal to raise $100 million and invest in initiatives to boost student performance.