Parents
Centering Parents in Education Innovation
What does “education innovation” mean to parents, and what do they hope it will look like? Earlier this month, Imagine Network hosted a roundtable discussion, “Centering Parents in Education...
Parents
It’s That Time: A Back to School Checklist For Parents
The first weeks of the school year are busy, filled with meeting students and learning schedules—and it is the optimal time to set routines for back-to-school success. Setting practices and...
Parents
Teachers or Influencers? The Misguided Priorities in Today's Education
In recent news, a Black male teacher was terminated after sharing a TikTok video where female students were braiding his hair. This incident has sparked significant controversy, shedding light on a...
Parents
Parent Power: Will We Choose Pitchforks or Partnerships?
After two tumultuous years of intermittent school closures, parents and caregivers are claiming their power within the education system in a new way. It ain’t always pretty. Recent board meetings...
Parents
COVID Didn't Give Us Much to Celebrate, But We Need to Keep Virtual Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are a critical component of every school year. This is an opportunity for teachers to share with families the areas of success for their students and areas where there is...
Parents
Times Are Tough. Asking Teachers to Get Tougher Isn't the Answer.
Wednesday started out like any other; I left my house at 7:00 am to drive to my school campus, where I teach bilingual early childhood special education. Out of nowhere, I burst into tears. I thought...