Family engagement is a key factor in many child outcomes including social competence, positive child-adult relationships and academic achievement. In fact, children whose families are more involved
Somewhere inside each of us, especially when we are young, lies a budding artist. Fostering that creativity–nurturing that spirit to let our imaginations fly–is the very essence of educating
This session at the 2012 National Title I Conference is presented by Alan Sitomer, California’s 2007 Teacher of the Year. The coming adoption of the Common Core Standards will present a host
Rosita and Papa Throughout my childhood my father always told my siblings and I, “When I die, I won’t be leaving you money, because we’re not rich. The only thing I can give you that you will
Healthy Lifestyles Month Helps Our Nation Get Active and Eat Healthier One PTA at a Time By Betsy Landers It is November… Happy PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month! November signifies a special time of
United States Representative Todd Russell Platts (PA-19) announced last week that he will not seek re-election after six terms in office. Congressman Platts is best known as one of the last Members of Congress who refuses political action committee dollars, instead relying only on
Understanding the mechanics of a soaring bird can seem overwhelming and even next to impossible! Yet, every day the mechanics all come together-the air flow around the wings is just right and we are privy to witness one the most beautiful events: birds soaring effortlessly. Join
In the spring of 2011, the Colorado Department of Education identified 11 effective Title I schools, based upon each of the school’s academic growth data. Nine of these highly diverse schools participated in a week-long comprehensive review by a team of six experienced educators.
In her engaging, forward-thinking session Reality is Broken, Jane McGonigal makes the case that the gamer spirit — an attitude of fun, dedicated, collective problem-solving — is our greatest asset as we face the social, economic, and environmental problems of the 21st century.
For the last few years, our daughter, Mary Frances, has created a family calendar with photos. The project began as a way to help my mother, who suffers from Alzhiemer’s disease, remember her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Each of us, however, has found that the
There is a crisp breeze coming through my windows today, and the last ofleaves are slowing drifting off the trees……autumn is most certainly here. This is most definitely my favorite time of the year! Harvest season, and especially Thanksgiving, holds special childhood memories
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Today, parents, family members, teachers, and champions of children everywhere are urging Congress to invest in family engagement for student achievement as part of the National Call-In Day for Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC) Funding. I know … in between work,
Malt-O-Meal – just the name brings wonderful memories of warm breakfasts on cold winter mornings! From our memories as children to raising our own children, Malt-O-Meal has been a part of our lives, which is why it is exciting for me as National PTA president to announce our new
National PTA recently announced the 2010-2011 Reflections award recipients. The announcement made me look back at our history with and the importance of arts in education. It’s no secret, arts programs and classes are often the first to be cut from the school day when education
