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20 Questions to Ask Your Child’s New Teacher

Starting a new school year can be a hectic time for both parents and children. To establish an excellent connection and open up communication lines, it is essential to get to know your child’s new teacher. Building a positive relationship between parents and teachers will add immense value to your child’s learning experience. Here are 20 questions you can ask your child’s new teacher to kick off the school year on the right foot. 1. How long have you been teaching, and how much experience do you have in this specific grade level? 2. What is your educational background and …

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How To Get the Most Out Of Your Child’s School Board Meeting

Are you planning to attend your child’s next school board meeting, but you are unsure how to talk about your concerns? Continue reading to find out how parents and caregivers can influence the decisions made at school board meetings. Learn About the School Board Meetings and Board Members Begin by attending a couple of board meetings to see how they are structured. You can also ask them to register your email address so that you can receive emails about future board meetings. These messages will share the objectives for the upcoming meetings, so you can better decide which ones to …

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Less Jargon, More Grace: Using Language That Parents Understand

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Parenting is never easy; finding the right balance between providing clear and concise communication and using language that parents understand can be challenging. However, using less jargon and more grace can go a long way in making parenting easier for both parents and children. When speaking to children, using clear and concise language is important. For example, instead of saying, “please stop doing that,” try saying, “could you please not do that?” This will help children to better understand what you want them to do and will also help to foster a sense of responsibility and accountability. It is also …

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Evidence-Based Practices at School: A Guide for Parents

There has been an increased focus on evidence-based practices in recent years, and for a good reason. These practices are reliable, efficient, and effective when it comes to implementing change. However, implementing evidence-based practices can be challenging, especially when it comes to schools. This guide will provide parents with information on what evidence-based practices are, how they work, and how to implement them in their child’s school. What is evidence-based practice? Evidence-based practice is a way of doing things that is based on scientific evidence. When implementing evidence-based practices, it is important to be aware of the different types of …

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Getting Parents Involved in Schools

Getting parents more involved in their children’s education can be a daunting task, but it’s one that’s essential to success. Here are a few tips to help get the ball rolling: 1. Establish clear goals for getting parents more involved. It can be helpful to establish specific goals for getting parents more involved in their children’s education. This can help you track your progress and ensure that you’re making the most progress possible. 2. Make it easy for parents to get involved. One way to make it easy for parents to get involved is to make it easy for them …

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Parents Don’t Understand How Far Behind Their Kids Are in School

It is no secret that education is the foundation of a child’s future. However, parents often miscalculate their children’s academic progress simply because they are not familiar with today’s education system. Sure, they check in with teachers during parent-teacher conferences and see their children’s grades, but they might not necessarily understand the curriculum, pacing, and standards for their child’s grade level. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing more remote learning, parents have had to take on a more active role in their child’s education. This shift has highlighted the gap between parents’ perceptions of their child’s academic performance and the reality …

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Types of Parents That Teachers Secretly Hate

There are many types of parents that teachers secretly hate. Some of these parents are authoritarian, demanding, and judgmental. Other parents are more supportive and understanding. However, all parents have some type of negative effect on the education of their children. One type of parent that teachers secretly hate is the authoritarian parent. These parents often do not allow their children to have any type of expression other than those sanctioned by them. The authoritarian parent often sets the standard for what is acceptable and unacceptable in education, and their children often reflect this in their behavior and thoughts. The …

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What to Do When You’re a Parent Contemplating Suicide

When you’re a parent contemplating suicide, there are some things you need to do to keep yourself safe and healthy. You need to talk to your doctor, therapist, and social worker about your situation, and you need to make sure that you’re taking steps to protect your children. Here are some tips for keeping yourself safe and healthy when you’re a parent contemplating suicide: 1. Talk to someone about your situation. Talking to someone can help you to get some understanding and support. 2. Take steps to protect your children. Make sure that you’re taking steps to protect your children …

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The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA): Everything You Need to Know

This is a formally organized association of teachers and parents who work together towards improving education for the students by identifying areas that need changes within the school and implementing those changes. Some PTAs are federally funded. PTA’s history can be traced back to 1897, when Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Alice McLellan Birney established the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. Its goal was to improve students’ lives in terms of academics, health, and safety. Later, in 1926, the National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers was set up by Selena Sloan Butler to advocate for African American students in …

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Helping School Districts and Families to Better Engage With Each Other

The relationship between school districts and families is a crucial one. But often, it can be fraught with misunderstandings, lack of communication, and frustration. Yet, research shows that when families are engaged in their children’s education, students do better academically, have fewer behavioral problems, and are more likely to graduate. So how can school districts and families work together more effectively? Here are some tips for improving communication and engagement: 1. Make communication a priority: School districts should establish clear and consistent communication channels with families, including school websites, email updates, and regular parent-teacher conferences. Families, in turn, should make …

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