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If you could speak to the new Interim State Superintendent of Schools, what would you talk about? (I have some ideas)

Did you know that more than 90% of Tarrant County parents think their kids are at grade level when in reality, only 50% of kids actually are? As parents, we're used to report cards being the standard for how our kids are doing in school. We assume that if our child is receiving A's and B's, they are performing well, but report cards do not always paint the whole picture. I am beyond thankful that my daughter has a teacher this year who has been exceptional at communicating where she is at, a standards-based report card, and proactively sending home MAP and Renaissance STAR scores (which, by the way, are all standards/assessments to measure whether your child is growing academically and if they are on grade-level). However, I know that this is not necessarily common practice for all teachers/districts. Please help in sharing the resources from the Go Beyond Grades campaign (packaged by Learning Heroes (US)), which provides tools to both parents and teachers on what actions they can take to ensure shared knowledge and understanding of a student's academic performance and create plans for success! Check out the resources here: https://lnkd.in/gSrif42R

Did you know that a student being suspended negatively affects their classmates and school culture? Learn more about the actual effects of suspensions and restorative justice in our new playbook: https://bit.ly/4c6Fh6g 

As a founder of multiple charter schools, I can tell you firsthand that accountability does exist for Charter schools. Yet, it is always astonishing to me how the same does not apply to failing traditional public schools... #schoolchoice #educationmatters

"Ever thought about becoming a School Governor? As a Governor, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your skills, insights, and passion for education. Whether you're a parent, community member, or professional, your voice matters! Interested in becoming a Governor? https://lnkd.in/eq-_4n3d #SchoolGovernor #EducationMatters #GetInvolved"

How have we helped Iowa Department of Education superintendents prepare for the end of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding and address teacher shortages? Check out this Impact Story to find out: https://lnkd.in/eAfBbaBx

Do you trust your neighborhood school to discipline your child? “Students who have experienced this type of dynamic felt that too often, authority figures make decisions based on their reputation and often ignore what is actually happening on a day-to-day basis” (DJEC, Suspensions and Expulsions, 2024). “This reputation focused approach to discipline can lead faculty and administrators to be acutely aware of the student’s behavior and eager to intervene at early stages, sometimes even preemptively, due to fear of what the student may do based on rumors” (DJEC, Suspensions and Expulsions, 2024). Now, what would you do if you learned school staff were treating your child differently because of your child’s reputation? It’s as if authority figures are typecasting students into particular roles to be played inside the school community. https://lnkd.in/gW5_sNwA #DJEC #Denver #Journal #Education #Community #DenverEducation #StudentVoice

Transition to college is a big deal but add post-pandemic mental health challenges and as parents we need to stay alert. So grateful to have Marc Lehman among our Peace At Home Parenting Solutions teachers. Let's talk about your role in supporting your college student's wellbeing...and we don't mean nagging or lecturing. There are other ways to stay connected in positive ways and help your child find their answers. Let's do this together. #mentalhealth #workingparents #teenmentalhealth

Ensuring Educational Justice: The Role of a School Superintendent Discover the vital function of a school superintendent in ensuring no student is left behind. Learn how they work tirelessly to provide educational justice for every child, just like their own. #EducationJustice #SchoolSuperintendent #StudentEmpowerment #EquityInEducation #EducationSystem #StudentSuccess #EducationalLeadership #EducationReform #StudentAdvocacy #EqualOpportunity

A major loss event in schools can have catastrophic effects on a child’s life chances. Time lost from education just can’t be caught up. Therefore it’s the DFA mantra when we are involved in school claims ‘to get bums back on seats!!’. We do everything we can to rapidly establish the cause of the problem, then the extent and severity of the damage caused before instituting a fast track recovery plan. Working with loss adjusters and claims staff we assemble a team of specialist contractors including builders, M&E specialists, temporary access providers etc then agree the action plan and make things happen to get the kids back in classrooms as soon as humanly possible. This is something we are really good at doing as evidenced by the testimonials we get - please have a look at this one.