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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

Social Media This method for connecting with families continues to grow in popularity. Topics should include relationship building, advocacy, and culturally relevant strategies. The Effects of Comprehensive Parent Engagement on Student Learning Outcomes. Journal of School Psychology. Redding, S., Langdon, J., Glover, T.A.,

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From High School to Harvard, Students Urge for Clarity on Privacy Rights

Edsurge

In an interview with EdSurge, ACLU’s Advocacy and Policy Counsel, Chad A. He suggests legislatures start addressing this issue by looking into laws surrounding social media privacy, one-to-one devices, student information and learning management systems, educational apps and the personal technologies students bring with them to school.

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

Edsurge

From facial-recognition cameras to web and social media filtering software, surveillance technologies are finding their foothold in schools across America. Department of Education, privacy advocacy groups and a school district explore how to find the right balance between the two ideals. Students’ Safety or Privacy?

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Learn how the Alliance for Excellent Education can help you and your students! | @All4ed

TeacherCast

The Alliance for Excellent Education is a Washington based advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are ready for success in college. She helps lead the Alliance’s social media efforts as well as manages much of the Alliance’s video production work.

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9 Great Nonprofits to Support School Leaders

Tom Murray

When I got connected on social media, my lens was expanded and I became aware additional organizations, as well as their supporting tools and resources. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues. extra-state jurisdictions.

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Inaugural Catalyze Challenge Winners To Transform Journey From Classroom To Career

eSchool News

The agency gives students real-world professional experience doing web development and social media marketing for mission-driven organizations. They drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy. Collegiate EduNation – Collegiate Edu-Nation Rural HOPE Project (Texas).

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Educational Leadership for Social Good

EdTechTeam

EdTechTeam is a California Benefit Corporation , dedicated to effecting positive change in schools, and currently supporting a number of advocacy programs including the Our Voice Academy and the nonprofit Student Voice Foundation. Guest blogging opportunities: Educators can share success stories around social good or global collaboration.