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Obama on Parental Involvement
“In the end, there is no program or policy that can substitute for a parent -- responsibility for our children's education must begin at home. That is not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue. That's an American issue."
 


Obama on Outsourcing Parenting
President Obama addressing the NAACP on its 100th anniversary, stressing the importance of parenting and responsibility. "That means putting away the X-Box."




Standardized Testing
The No Child Left Behind Act is up for renewal this year, so Katie Couric wonders whether standardized tests truly measure how kids do in school and life. (CBSNews.com)
 


Obama extends grants into 2011
with a $1.3 billion investment in the Race to the Top Fund & $500 million for the Investing In Innovation Fund. The third round - which still needs congressional approval - is worth $1.35 billion.



New Rule: Don't Blame Teachers
When there are no books in the house, and there are no parents in the house, you know who raises the kids? That's right, the television. Kids aren't keeping up with their studies; they're keeping up with the Kardashians. We're allowing the television, as babysitter, to turn us into a nation of idiots.
 


Teach for America
The founder and president of Teach for America on Charlie Rose.
 


Teacher of the Year 2010
President Obama thanked and honored the 2010 National Teacher of the Year.
 


College Bound
A series of programs designed to aid parents in preparing their Middle School and High School children for college entry.



Fitness: Childhood Obesity!
First Lady Michelle Obama kicks off “Let’s Move”, a program designed to tackle childhood obesity by encouraging exercise and healthy eating.



Family Time During School
It can be difficult for parents to keep on top of what their children are doing, especially when those parents work at night. a Clovis Elementary school is trying to help those families by encouraging family time during the school day.



Intro to Special Education
Aimed at parents of students with disabilities, this video covers the special education process, including Evaluation, Referral, Creation of the Individualized Education Plan, Placement, and Annual Review.


Low Student Achievement
A national report found that an alarming number of high school seniors lack proficiency in reading and math. Katie Couric says we must do a better job of educating our kids. (CBSNews.co
AS a PARENT, GRANDPARENT,  OR CARING ADULTI hereby give my pledge of commitment to help our community's children  achieve a truly independent future.   My declaration of  responsibility
and commitment to my public schools is stated in these five self-evident truths as spoken by President Woodrow Wilson.... more



Cost Effective Parent Engagement

Get the Parental Involvement Toolbox!

Parental involvement is a centerpiece of high performing schools and Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.  Project Appleseed's Parental Involvement Toolbox is designed for educators and parent leaders who strive to increase family engagement.  The Toolbox is aligned with the Six Slices of Parental Involvement.  By purchasing the Toolbox, your schools can organize parent responsibility with the Parental Involvement Pledge - an effective researched based program - that meets district and state mandates and best practices.  By using these tools, you can increase the number of family members involved in your schools and the "transparency" for parental involvement in children's education.




Door Knocking Every District Home
Recruiting residents to get involved in their neighborhood schools


Over the course of four weekends, volunteers will marshal enough people to knock on every one of about 73,000 doors in the Kansas City school district.  Discover what systemic parental involvement can do in our Capacity Building Partnerships.




How long must our system fracture before
someone comes up with a plan that actually works?


To Make A Difference & See This Film!
Why do so many politicians promise education reforms ... but practically never follow through? And, perhaps most importantly, what can a dedicated parent actually DO
to help ensure their kids a legitimate and high-quality education? Take the Pledge to see this important documentary! Take the Pledge to fix our schools below!



America's Best (and Worst)
Cities for School Reform:

Attracting Entrepreneurs and Change Agents

This new study from the Fordham Institute tackles a key question: Which of thirty major U.S. cities have cultivated a healthy environment for school reform to flourish (and which have not)? Nine reform-friendly locales surged to the front: New Orleans, Washington D.C., New York City, Denver, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Austin, Houston, and Fort Worth. Trailing far behind were San Jose, San Diego, Albany, Philadelphia, Gary, and Detroit. Read on to learn more.  

Full study (9.9MB)  Press release

Foreword | Executive summary | Introduction | Findings | Implications | Appendices





Survey shows 76% of parents thought that a student's parents are a more important factor in determining whether a child learns in school -- up from 60% from the survey in 2000. Overwhelmingly, Americans favor keeping a poorly performing school in their community open with existing teachers and principals, while providing comprehensive outside support. This finding is consistent across politi- cal affiliation, age, level of education, region of the country, and other demographics.   PDK / Gallup 2010 Summary.pdf  | PDK / Gallup 2010 Full Report.pdf





'Obama Effect' at school:
Black parents volunteer,
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"Its time to stimulate
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A Message to state and local education leaders from
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