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noradot |
Chapter One
May 2 2008, 12:07 PM EDT
According to Beyond the Bake Sale, there are five reasons to rethink parent involvement in your school. After reading these reasons, (pgs. 2-11), which seems to have the most impact? Did any other the reasons surprise you? Why or why not?Do you find this valuable?
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pamcampbell |
1. RE: Chapter One
Jul 13 2008, 7:14 PM EDT
One thing that surprised me in this chapter was of the 73million children living in the United States about 40% of them live in low income families. So it's not just ;our area with so many students ;on free and reduced lunch. When I read chapter 1 I wanted to read on to get more ideas.
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tcocheran |
2. RE: Chapter One
Jul 13 2008, 10:21 PM EDT
After several reviews of the five reasons I find that I am having difficulty identifying "one" that has the most impact; that each addresses a different, important, aspect of parent/community involvement. I plan to search for additional information about the Chicago Parent Center (their results are impressive!). The reason that struck a cord with me (because teachers often 'forget' amid everything else) are the benefits that we can derive from parents and community. Sure hope the remainder of the book continues to "open my eyes".
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BrNa15025WV |
3. RE: Chapter One
Jul 15 2008, 4:18 PM EDT
I think number 1 states that when schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay longer, and like school more. I feel that this is a major issue in all schools. When families and communities take interest in what children are doing in shcool students do better.
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Mrs.Boram |
4. RE: Chapter One
Jul 27 2008, 4:35 PM EDT
I think that number one also describes our school. We have a great partnership in our school between the faculty, the community and the parents. I feel this bond promotes students' success.Do you find this valuable? |
AllisonAbbott |
5. RE: Chapter One
Jul 28 2008, 10:45 AM EDT
I feel that reason #1 has the most potential impact. There are definitely parents who are very involved, which doesn't require much effort on the part of the teacher. Unfortunately, teachers sometimes have no energy left to try and reach out to those parents who are too busy or too whatever to be as involved. We know that this connection will benefit the students, so how do we make that connection with every parent???
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adolin001 |
6. RE: Chapter One
Aug 6 2008, 5:00 PM EDT
I was surprised that most responses were for #1. As educators, we have accepted the awesome task of implementing and maintaining "No Child Left Behind". Although we don't always approve of the mandated methods set before us to achieve high standards of achievement, I think it is extremely important to educate parents, as in reason #5. When parents understand the responsibility and benefits of partnership, through common goals, we can not only stay within the law, but provide an enjoyable, learning environment for our children.
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ddbell85 |
7. RE: Chapter One
Aug 18 2008, 10:26 PM EDT
Reason # 1 - Parents, teachers, and communites are role models for our students. If we work together as a team with success then our children will see that and want to join our team as well. Once they are on our team it is crucial that we take thier interests' into consideration and make their school experience enjoyable!
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noradot |
8. RE: Chapter One
Aug 29 2008, 9:35 PM EDT
"According to Beyond the Bake Sale, there are five reasons to rethink parent involvement in your school. After reading these reasons, (pgs. 2-11), which seems to have the most impact? Did any other the reasons surprise you? Why or why not?Today, 10:18 AM EDT BY LETICIA BERRY I found myself questioning the statistics of the impoverished population of students and the population of students living with grandparents, one parent, or others. I believe it to be much higher. I wonder if those stats are accurate. I just began reading the book last night and found it to be easy to read. Do you find this valuable? |
MaryAnnBaisden |
9. RE: Chapter One
Aug 31 2008, 1:00 PM EDT
The research brief in Chapter 1 gave some surprising statistics regarding how many children are living in poverty. 13.5 million children living at or under the federal poverty level is alarming. Title I has a major responsibility in educating not only the students, but the parents as well. I think our Title I Program supports building positive partnerships with the parents and community. Learning to be more tolerant of people with different points of view, economic status, and education can only result in students achieving at higher success rates.
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kdharris |
10. RE: Chapter One
Sep 24 2008, 2:02 PM EDT
After reading through the five different reasons, I believe reason # 1 (Partnership and student academic achievement are closely linked) has the most impact for schools today. Families do play a major role in their children's achievement. This has become so evident in schools today. When the teachers, principals, parents, and community members are working together effectively, children seem to do so much better. When the students see that their families are interested and involved, it causes them to have a much better attitude toward school. The statistics with the research about children in poverty is overwhelming.
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bdeal |
11. RE: Chapter One
Sep 27 2008, 5:07 PM EDT
I believe reason #4 "Teachers can benefit from parent and community partnerships" has the potential for the greatest impact. When thinking about the parent involvement I have been involved with, the statement , "[Teachers] are unsure about how to collaborate productively with families" holds a great deal of truth. When we consider the child's parent is their first and greatest teacher, think about the power of true partnership that lies untapped. I know we do try to involve parents, but most of the time it is only to enable them to work at home with their children. I would like to learn more about true collaborative parent partnerships. So often it is a trust issue. How do we overcome this and truly invovle parents in the classroom and here at the school?
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lisalowe |
12. RE: Chapter One
Sep 27 2008, 6:14 PM EDT
I totally agree with you Ada. Although NCLB has not been "a piece of cake" to master, it does educate the parents on the importance of school partnership. When educators and parents team for the common goal of providing their children with a quality education, it can only be a win-win situation.
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acasto |
13. RE: Chapter One
Sep 28 2008, 12:00 AM EDT
Parents are the first teachers of children. It is sad when a student comes to school with absolutely nothing. We have all seen this, a child who can learn but they have so much catching up to do that all of your time is spent teaching him/her what should have already been taught. I have a dream that the schools can reach out in the community and target parents of young children (birth-3). Send someone out to interact with these children and show the parents how it positively affects the children. I know there are programs out there similar to this but are they enough? Nora, does this count for my chapter 1?
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tcocheran |
14. RE: Chapter One
Oct 1 2008, 11:38 PM EDT
Barbara, how true it is that the power of true partnerships with teachers and parents lie untapped! Sometimes it seems teachers are lacking in the skills of collaboration with their peers and it seems even more so with parents. I, too, would like to learn more about true collaborative parent partnerships.
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