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How 2015 Will Be Different for Students and Parents
What’s a new year without optimism? Without a positive outlook on all things capable? What’s a new year without gathering to peer at the horizon of where we could be headed if we’re all in this together?
Calling All Smart Parents!
In partnership with The Nellie Mae Education Foundation, we're launching a new blog series and book project by parents, and for parents.
Vote Now for the #SchoolInfo Challenge
ExcelinEd and Getting Smart urge parents, teachers, and policy makers to vote in the My School Info Design Challenge as we work to reimagine the school report card.
Beyond Information: Engaging Parents (and Students) in Choosing Great Schools
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute recently partnered with GreatSchools in asking -- "What is the future of parent Information?" with the premise that it’s not enough to just inform parents, but that we have a responsibility to engage parents and students.
Smart List: Homework Help & Parent Organizing
In need of homework help? Looking for student parent focused organizations? This Smart List is for YOU.
Preparing for Conversations with Parents
Designing conversations with parents about their student's academic levels, pace, and progress in competency-based education and helping parents and their students appreciate the value of personalized learning. emphasis on personalized learning based on where students are in their learning
Tips to Parents About Online Learning
By: Jeremy Vidito. With school officially back in swing, here are a few do's and don'ts for online learning.
10 Things Parents/Guardians Should Do Now
Hope you’re enjoying the summer break and visiting some cool places with the kids. As you’re getting ready to go back to work, spend a few minutes thinking about your role as a learning leader. Here’s 10 things you can do for your K-12 students that will make a difference. Manage…
Why Online School? Why Full Time?
Yesterday our friends at Connections Academy released their 12th annual Parent Satisfaction Survey showing insight into why parents and students use online schools full-time.
What Would Real Community Engagement Look Like?
By: Preston Smith. By taking the time to build a real relationship with parents like Maria and encouraging them to see their own leadership capacity, schools can become catalysts of broader community transformations.