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Parent Leadership in Education: Resource Roundup

Experts agree that parent involvement in their children's education is one of the biggest predictors of student success. As a parent, where do you begin? We've compiled a list of articles, videos, and other resources to help you engage in a productive way with your kids' teachers and school.

5 Things Teachers Wish Parents Knew: Your Children Can Do More Than You Think

Jessica Lahey This week, I'm turning the tables and giving some space to the "teacher" half of the "Parent-Teacher Conference." When I ask teachers, "What one thing would you want your students' parents to know?" the same five points come up over and over again. 1.

Three Tips to Focus Parent-Teacher Conferences On Creating a Partnership

So you finally get the chance to meet one on one with your child's teacher - now what? Like a good Boy Scout, be prepared: Educators agree that doing your homework before a parent-teacher conference can make a big difference. The Harvard Family Research Project's Tip Sheet for Parents suggests reviewing your child's work, grades and past teacher feedback.

Why Students Should Take the Lead in Parent-Teacher Conferences

The following is an excerpt from "Deeper Learning How Eight Innovative Public Schools Are Transforming Education in the Twenty-First Century," by Monica R. Martinez and Dennis McGrath. A particularly vivid example of putting students in the driver's seat of their own education is the way they handle what traditional schools refer to as parent-teacher conferences.

Three Tips to Focus Parent-Teacher Conferences On Creating a Partnership

So you finally get the chance to meet one on one with your child's teacher - now what? Like a good Boy Scout, be prepared: Educators agree that doing your homework before a parent-teacher conference can make a big difference. The Harvard Family Research Project's Tip Sheet for Parents suggests reviewing your child's work, grades and past teacher feedback.

Spotlight on Parent Empowerment and Choice

Parent-trigger laws, school voucher programs, charter schools, magnet schools, and home schooling alternatives have proliferated - and sparked considerable debate - in recent years. 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.

12 Apps For Smarter Teacher-Parent Communication

by TeachThought Staff This content was commissioned by SchoolCircle, an app designed for smarter parent-teacher communication. SchoolCircle is doing a $5000 school giveaway-find more info here. Teacher-parent communication is, ideally, a two-way street. It is best thought of in terms of purpose: Why do teachers and parents need to talk?

Educating Parents About Education

In too many classrooms in America, parents are often viewed as the adversaries of teachers. While this isn't true for every school district, even one is too many. The parent-teacher relationship is just one of the many factors that complicate our educational system, and it's a prime example.

6 Tools for Communicating with Parents - Class Tech Tips

Whether traveling to schools or sharing favorites virtually, I've seen so many teachers excited about the tech tools for communicating with parents on this list.