K-12 Parents and the Public tag:blogs.edweek.org,2012-02-15:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127 2016-12-06T21:57:01Z Education Week explores the substantive role parents play in helping set the course of their children’s education and the direction of America’s public schools. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 Parent Media Use, Attitudes Probed By New Study tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.64176 2016-12-06T21:50:09Z 2016-12-06T21:57:01Z Common Sense Media released a new study which measured the limits parents put on their children's media use, and how much time they spend with media themselves. Leo Doran Common Sense Media released a new study which measured the limits parents put on their children's media use, and how much time they spend with media themselves. Experts Weigh In on How Trump's $20 Billion School Choice Plan Would Work tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.60994 2016-11-18T16:05:30Z 2016-11-18T16:12:07Z President-elect Donald Trump's biggest education pitch during the presidential campaign was for a $20 billion voucher program that students could use at both public and private schools. Arianna Prothero President-elect Donald Trump's biggest education pitch during the presidential campaign was for a $20 billion voucher program that students could use at both public and private schools. U.S. Dept. of Ed. Announces 2016 Grantees for Federal Charter Schools Program tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.60336 2016-09-30T17:50:10Z 2016-10-11T20:16:26Z Eight states and 15 charter school networks are named the 2016 grant recipients of the federal Charter Schools Program. Arianna Prothero Eight states and 15 charter school networks are named the 2016 grant recipients of the federal Charter Schools Program. Nevada High Court: State's Private School Choice Program Is Unlawfully Funded tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.60335 2016-09-30T17:41:40Z 2016-10-04T21:49:05Z The decision was based on how the voucher-like program is financed, not on the program itself, which is unprecedented in its scope. Arianna Prothero The decision was based on how the voucher-like program is financed, not on the program itself, which is unprecedented in its scope. Charter Advocates Send Letter Asking NAACP to Drop Call for Charter Ban tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.60207 2016-09-22T18:51:45Z 2016-09-22T19:48:01Z The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and the Black Alliance for Educational Options organized a group of 160 black educators, advocates, lawmakers and religious leaders to sign a letter to the NAACP. Arianna Prothero The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and the Black Alliance for Educational Options organized a group of 160 black educators, advocates, lawmakers and religious leaders to sign a letter to the NAACP. Federal Report: Schools Need Clarity on Choice and Funding Issues tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.60060 2016-09-13T16:19:54Z 2016-09-13T16:19:36Z Andrew Ujifusa https://twitter.com/andrewujifusa Vouchers Key for Student Success, Says New 'Never Trump' Candidate tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.59651 2016-08-11T14:01:34Z 2016-08-11T14:01:34Z "I see it as a way for children that are growing up in low-income families or in families that are below the poverty line to have a chance," Evan McMullin said in an interview. Andrew Ujifusa https://twitter.com/andrewujifusa "I see it as a way for children that are growing up in low-income families or in families that are below the poverty line to have a chance," Evan McMullin said in an interview. Washington State's Charter School Law Faces Another Lawsuit tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.59547 2016-08-04T15:12:04Z 2016-08-04T15:15:37Z A group of parents backed by organizations that include the Washington Education Association is challenging the latest iteration of Washington state's charter law. Arianna Prothero A group of parents backed by organizations that include the Washington Education Association is challenging the latest iteration of Washington state's charter law. What Did Trump and Clinton Say About School Choice at Conventions? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.59485 2016-08-01T21:10:00Z 2016-08-01T21:11:20Z School choice was a far larger topic at the Republican National Convention than it was at the Democratic gathering in Philadelphia last month. Sarah Tully School choice was a far larger topic at the Republican National Convention than it was at the Democratic gathering in Philadelphia last month. Florida Parents Turn to GoFundMe To Fight 3rd Grade Retention Law tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.59446 2016-08-01T13:45:00Z 2016-08-01T13:45:30Z Florida parents are attempting to raise funds to file a lawsuit so that 3rd graders won't be retained this year based on standardized tests. Sarah Tully Florida parents are attempting to raise funds to file a lawsuit so that 3rd graders won't be retained this year based on standardized tests. New York Plans Family-Engagement Grants Inspired by My Brother's Keeper tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.59457 2016-07-29T22:20:00Z 2016-07-29T22:20:21Z New York state is allocating $20 million for initiatives to help boys and young men of color, including $6 million for school district family engagement programs this year. Sarah Tully New York state is allocating $20 million for initiatives to help boys and young men of color, including $6 million for school district family engagement programs this year. First 'Parent Trigger' School Can Stay In District-Owned Building, Arbitrator Rules tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.59450 2016-07-29T17:20:00Z 2016-07-29T17:21:28Z Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is continuing to operate in an Adelanto Elementary School District building, even though it now has a charter agreement under the county education board, under an arbitrator's ruling Sarah Tully Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is continuing to operate in an Adelanto Elementary School District building, even though it now has a charter agreement under the county education board, under an arbitrator's ruling Does Man Blamed For Failed Turkish Coup Have Ties to U.S. Charter Schools? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.59420 2016-07-27T13:45:00Z 2016-07-27T13:45:10Z Fethullah Gulen, who the Turkish president is blaming for the recent failed military coup, allegedly has ties to U.S. charter schools. Sarah Tully Fethullah Gulen, who the Turkish president is blaming for the recent failed military coup, allegedly has ties to U.S. charter schools. Recent Stories About Efforts to Involve Parents in Schools tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.59351 2016-07-26T12:30:00Z 2016-07-26T12:31:49Z A news roundup of stories about parent engagement include a piece about enrolling students in Detroit schools, getting parents involved in a struggling Bronx school, and balancing influence in schools' parent groups. Sarah Tully A news roundup of stories about parent engagement include a piece about enrolling students in Detroit schools, getting parents involved in a struggling Bronx school, and balancing influence in schools' parent groups. Study Says District of Columbia Parents Picked Schools Based on Race, Distance tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.59303 2016-07-20T00:10:10Z 2016-07-20T00:10:35Z Researchers analyzed 22,000 applications in the District of Columbia school system to determine parents' motivations in making decisions about schools. Sarah Tully Researchers analyzed 22,000 applications in the District of Columbia school system to determine parents' motivations in making decisions about schools.