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STORY: Power of Parents in Education
This story describes Hale and Field, a high performing Minneapolis public school, which emphasizes parent participation. The school has a network of parent volunteers who are not only involved in helping their own children, but are part of the overall school support system. Parents' presence in school sends a positive message to students that education is the priority.
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- What is the hallmark of Hale and Field?
- Why does it emphasize parent participation?
- What do parents do to keep Hale and Field's status as a high performing school?
- Why is parents' participation important?
- What aspects or challenges of school life can parents' participation facilitate or improve?
- Would parent involvement help with discipline and bullying issues?
- Would you like your parents or relatives to be more involved in your school life? Why or why not?
- Should Hale and Field look for people other than parents to build school community?
- How can Human Rights Commissions, non-profits, and other community-based organizations be more involved in local schools?
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| Ideas for Action |
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Parent Recruitment Event
Partner with local schools to organize a parent recruitment event. Show the Power of Parents in Education story, and invite parents to discuss ways they can be involved in their children's schools.
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