Parents
This Parent-Friendly Tool for Checking School Grades Could Go National
Do your kids go to a good school? “Good” depends on who you ask, of course, but if you’re interested in knowing how well a school is helping kids pass reading, math and science courses, or helping...
Parents
Is Politics the Problem in Education or the Solution?
Politics is at the heart of so much that is wrong with public education. On the left, education politics is often about increasing funding while evading responsibility for results. On the right, it’s...
Parents
You Can’t Just Trust Your Instincts, You Actually Have to Go Ask the Parents What They Think
“In God we trust. All other bring data.” —W. Edward Demming Right now, our school, Nashville Classical Charter School, is planning to open a middle school in two years. We’re spending a lot of time...
Poverty
Forget Your Nostalgia for White Picket Fences, Suburban Schools Need to Accept the New Reality
There’s a myth that persists in education for both parents and teachers: That heading to suburban schools somehow insulates you from hardship, instability and academic failure. So, not only are...
Parents
Everyday I Put on My Red City Year Jacket and Get to Work Serving Chicago Public Schools
Every morning, I proudly put on my City Year red jacket to greet students at Chicago’s Johnson School of Excellence. City Year AmeriCorps members give morning high-fives every day to encourage...
Parents
For #WorldBookDay, Here's Some Tips to Get Your Child Reading Every Day
What’s the best way parents can support their child’s reading growth at home? Read every night. That sounds simple enough but anyone who has had the “have you done your homework” conversation knows...