Promoting family participation in public education

Parent involvement is often touted as the key factor in successful outcomes for students, but what does that mean in practical terms? And how can parents and caregivers make a difference not only for their own children, but for their child’s class, school, or peers across the school district? Consider getting involved in one of the many parent-run groups or parent-based committees at the school or district level. Here’s a quick overview of the groups and what they do.

A lot of schools vote for School Site Council (SSC) members at Back to School night, and if it’s your first BTS night, it is confusing! As BTS nights are already upon us, here’s some info about School Site Council, why you’re voting, and why it matters.