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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

Including families in the planning of these events can help them be invested in the classroom. For example, if a student is falling behind in math you can suggest to their family that they attend an after-school math lab. One example would be implementing community-centric training for personnel.

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OPINION: I’m a college access professional. I had no idea filling out the new FAFSA would be so tough

The Hechinger Report

I participated in an online completion event recently with the aim of supporting students with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form so I could gain new insights for the counselors I work with at New Visions for Public Schools. When I agreed to participate in this free online completion event, I expected more success.

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Every Person Counts: How the 2020 U.S. Census Could Impact Adult Education

Digital Promise

You can share this video and provide information about participation in the 2020 Census by hosting events or workshops, reminding communities to avoid fraudulent or scam forms and sharing that the information provided to the Census Bureau is confidential. Census Bureau (PRB). Learn more about how the U.S.

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Why Schools Can’t Talk About Family Engagement Without Talking About Race

Edsurge

For years, the parent advocacy group worked tirelessly to influence education policy and practices in Oakland. Young had already built considerable credibility with the district through earlier advocacy work and a city-wide literacy campaign conducted by the parent-powered organization.

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What Is Your Why?: The Importance of Computer Science Education

Digital Promise

Elizabeth Forward School District leaders, for example, knew it was time to innovate when local employers informed them the district had hundreds of entry-level coding jobs that needed to be filled. Community Engagement and Advocacy. These efforts excite students and provide them pathways to further develop their passions.

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Want to Humanize Classrooms? Take a Page From Youth Organizers.

Edsurge

Here are two examples that illustrate the possibilities youth organizing can offer for classroom teachers. The group of students decided they wanted to focus their advocacy on teacher practice. They wanted an event where teachers throughout their neighborhood could hear and learn from their stories.

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Library 2.0 Mini-Conference on "Mental Health and Wellbeing" - 1300 Signups Already, Call for Proposals Now Open

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We look forward to gathering online with you for this event! This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. network to be kept updated on this and future events. conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide.