By @GraceCShelton In their efforts to increase parent engagement, some districts struggle to bring parents to the school building, even after removing various barriers and seeking numerous communication pathways. The Washington Post reports that this has been the case for many DC schools. However, with the help of external partners, the District has found a […]
By @GraceCShelton As the new school year began in Los Angeles, the LA Unified School District (LAUSD) was seeking new ways to improve conditions for its many students. According to a recent article by the LA Times, many LAUSD students come from difficult backgrounds. As a result, the district has struggled in the past with […]
By @GraceCShelton In order for teachers to build and maintain positive relationships with their students and their classrooms, they must first seek to engage parents. This means that teachers need to foster collaboration with families in order to create a united front in a child’s education. All too often, parents feel left out of their […]
By @GraceCShelton Parent engagement is important. When all the adults in a student’s life are on the same page and united in their commitment to education, a teacher’s job becomes much easier. Parents want to engage in their child’s learning, but specific barriers can sometimes exist that hinder their ability to connect with their child’s […]
By Grace Shelton @GraceCShelton We spend a lot of time talking about the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) in improving outcomes for students. However, there are some places that need this skill development more than others. Communities with higher rates of violent crimes have a more difficult time implementing SEL instruction and curriculum when […]
