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Maine bill seeks parent involvement in schools Maine lawmakers are considering a bill to get parents more involved in their children's schools. www.boston.com
MBSD push on parent involvement The issue of more parental involvement was discussed during the Mound Bayou School Board of Trustee meeting on Wednesday. www.bolivarcom.com
Schools to require parents volunteer? Parent involvement is a critical ingredient to any school's success, but that's sometimes missing in Charleston County. A group of parent leaders asked the school board this week to require parents or guardians to give eight hours of their time annually to their children's schools. www.postandcourier.com
Stargel's Students' Parents Involvement Bill Clears Committee Teachers would grade not just students — but the students' parents, under a bill that cleared its first House committee Wednesday on a party line vote. www.theledger.com
Digest: Feb. 7-Reading/Writing Parent Involvement Night Feb. 8-Interims Go Home. www.tcpalm.com
Matthew Lynch, Ed.D.: Understanding Parental Involvement Effective parent involvement programs are best achieved when the program reflects the circumstances, needs, and potential contributions of families who are a part of the school community. www.huffingtonpost.com
Parenting conference available on Feb. 18 in Mount Pleasant A parent involvement conference will be held Feb. 18 at Mount Pleasant High School cafeteria from 8:30-12:30. www.news-journal.com
Parent trigger not on the top of parent-involvement expert's list of best practices As Floridians debate the value of a proposed "parent empowerment" bill , much political posturing is taking place. A great deal of the conversation over whether parents should be able to petition for a turnaround option centers on who controls the agenda, whether corporations are preying on parents and so forth. Without commenting on the legislation, at least one expert on parental involvement ... www.tampabay.com
Parent involvement plans available Patrons of the Greenbrier School District will find the District Parental Involvement Plan on the district website at www.gps@brier.k12.ar.us . Parents can access building level plans on the district website as well. Greenbrier School District welcomes response and input regarding the plans. The plans may be printed from the website or may be picked up at each schools office. thecabin.net
YPSILANTI: Willow Run hosts National African American Involvement Day event Another unforgettable evening is on tap when the annual NAAPID at Night Showcase of Student Talent, brings together talent from across Washtenaw County 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Willow Run High School auditorium, 235 Spencer Lane, Ypsilanti. Students sing, dance, play instruments and recite poetry at the NAAPID, which stands for National African American Involvement Day. heritage.com
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