Parents
Education news, analysis, and opinion about how parents and other family members interact with schools and their children鈥檚 education
Reading & Literacy
Video
Video: Why Are Parents Suing Lucy Calkins and Fountas & Pinnell?
All you need to know about the lawsuit targeting popular literacy gurus Lucy Calkins, Irene Fountas, and Gay Su Pinnell.
Federal
Can Immigration Agents Make Arrests and Carry Out Raids at Schools?
Current federal policy says schools are protected areas from immigration enforcement. That may soon change.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Won't Take Up Case on District's Gender Transition Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court declined an appeal from a parents' group contending that a district's policy on gender support plans excludes them.
Families & the Community
Language Barriers Keep Parents From Attending School Activities, New Data Show
New data show how big the gap in parental involvement is between Spanish- and English-speaking parents.
Classroom Technology
From Our Research Center
Parents Are Virtually Monitoring Their Kids in Class. Teachers Aren鈥檛 Happy
Thirty-seven percent of teachers, principals, and district leaders said in a survey that this is happening in their schools.
Families & the Community
How Schools Can Involve English Learners' Parents in Their Kids' Learning
Parents want their children to succeed academically, but not all know how to support them, according to experts.
English Learners
Webinar
Family and Community Engagement: Best Practices for English Learners
Strengthening the bond between schools and families is key to the success of English learners. Learn how to enhance family engagement and support student achievement.
Classroom Technology
From Our Research Center
'Mom Is Texting': Teachers Say Parents Are a Daily Distraction During Class
Many parents feel the need to be in constant contact with their children.
Early Childhood
How Kindergarten 'Redshirting' Is Changing
Redshirting was once largely a choice made by higher-income parents of white boys.
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Student Well-Being
Are Schools Responsible for Students Who Avoid School? A New Lawsuit Says Yes
A class action argues that the New York City schools aren't adequately supporting students with disabilities who are school-avoidant.
Student Well-Being
Are Parents Giving Their Kids Too Many Mental Health Days?
Schools and parents need to work together to encourage kids not to take too many mental health days, experts say.
Families & the Community
From Our Research Center
What Educators Have to Say About Parents Texting and Calling Their Kids During School
Teachers, principals, and district leaders are increasingly frustrated by parents who do not respect student cellphone restrictions.
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