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Leaders ask how to involve parents in public schools

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At every EdCamp or ParentCamp I have attended, I encountered school leaders who were asking the question: “What can we do to involve parents?” This past EdCampLI on October 14 was no different. Parent involvement is also discussed at the national PTA conventions, NYSSBA, and NPE conferences. Sometimes finding the answer to the question is right there in front of the school leaders. Schools are implementing new initiatives all the time. For example, first … Continue reading →

Professional Development Not Only for Educators

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The post was updated 9/15 for the reflections on the first EdCampLI. In 2013, I attended various educational venues on Long Island, NY, and one of them was a pro Common Core presentation. The New York State Parent Teacher Association (NYS PTA) was sending Dr. Robert Aloise around school districts to explain the Common Core Initiative to parents. As it is common with top-down presentations and parent academies about the Common Core, Dr. Aloise … Continue reading →