As parent leaders, we need to build trust, inspire hope and move people to action. Personal stories are one of the most powerful ways to do this. They are
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I’m 100% Here for a Parent’s Bill of Rights
Parents’ rights can be a contentious topic, but this “bill of rights” describes how they can use their voice in a positive way to impact student success.
Read MoreIt’s a Principal’s Job to Make Equity a Reality
On the first day of school each year, more than 3,300 teenagers fill the campus here at Rancho Cucamonga High School. They’re a diverse group—more than a t
Read MoreStop Berating Black and Brown Parents Over Charters (and Give Your Twitter Fingers a Rest)
I read too many education arguments for my own good. It’s a known issue in my household. The argument I find most cringe-inducing is the fight over charter
Read MoreClosing Bad Schools Can Actually Be Great for Kids When It’s Done Right
Closing bad schools is tough even when it’s the right thing to do. Now, misleading reports on a new study are going to make that process even more difficul
Read MoreBad Schools Are Like Restaurants With Cockroaches, We Like Them Until We Discover the Cockroaches
When I sent my oldest child to school for the first time I wasn’t sure my wife and I had made the right choice. I mean we’re talking about pre-school here,
Read MoreParents Do Care, They Just Have to Work, Too
When parents have to work two or even three jobs at a time to make ends meet, their schedule is stretched tight. Many times they can’t be present at mornin
Read MoreKentucky’s Schools Are Getting Better, But Black and Poor Students Are Still Falling Behind
In recent years, Kentucky’s public schools have found themselves in a classic good-news, bad-news situation. The good news: Over the last 10 years or so, s
Read MoreStudents With Reading Disabilities Deserve the Magic of Books Too
Exciting. Delightful. A joyful experience for the mind and soul, escaping into other worlds. This is the power of reading. Frustrated. Discouraged. Feeling
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