K-12 Parents and the Publictag:blogs.edweek.org,2012-02-15:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//1272016-12-06T21:57:01ZEducation 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 5.2.7Parent Media Use, Attitudes Probed By New Studytag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.641762016-12-06T21:50:09Z2016-12-06T21:57:01ZCommon 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 Worktag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.609942016-11-18T16:05:30Z2016-11-18T16:12:07ZPresident-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 Programtag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.603362016-09-30T17:50:10Z2016-10-11T20:16:26ZEight 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 Fundedtag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.603352016-09-30T17:41:40Z2016-10-04T21:49:05ZThe 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 Bantag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.602072016-09-22T18:51:45Z2016-09-22T19:48:01ZThe 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 Issuestag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.600602016-09-13T16:19:54Z2016-09-13T16:19:36ZAndrew Ujifusahttps://twitter.com/andrewujifusaVouchers Key for Student Success, Says New 'Never Trump' Candidatetag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.596512016-08-11T14:01:34Z2016-08-11T14:01:34Z"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 Ujifusahttps://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 Lawsuittag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.595472016-08-04T15:12:04Z2016-08-04T15:15:37ZA 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//127.594852016-08-01T21:10:00Z2016-08-01T21:11:20ZSchool 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 Lawtag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.594462016-08-01T13:45:00Z2016-08-01T13:45:30ZFlorida 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//127.594572016-07-29T22:20:00Z2016-07-29T22:20:21ZNew 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 Rulestag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.594502016-07-29T17:20:00Z2016-07-29T17:21:28ZDesert 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 rulingSarah 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//127.594202016-07-27T13:45:00Z2016-07-27T13:45:10ZFethullah 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 Schoolstag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.593512016-07-26T12:30:00Z2016-07-26T12:31:49ZA 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, Distancetag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/parentsandthepublic//127.593032016-07-20T00:10:10Z2016-07-20T00:10:35ZResearchers 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.