My name is Q. Futrell, and I recently developed a resource that brings awareness and helps get the conversation of parental incarceration started! My book is called, Our Moms. This book deals with four characters that all look different but share one common factor. Their mothers are incarcerated. I was inspired to write this book…
How to Get Parents Invested in Conferences
It’s that time of the year again. The time when teachers around the country wait anxiously to meet the families of their students and share with them their child’s progress. Parent-Teacher conference time may be a hectic, busy time of the year, but it’s essential for building that relationship between school and home. When…
Tips to Share with Parents to Encourage Involvement
By Barbara Spalding, Guest Blogger As parents, we hold a tremendous power; a great educational influence that most of us don’t truly tap into. Our children are eager to learn, curious to explore and excited to discover new things. Perhaps the grunts through homework or the emphatic plea not to chaperone the school dance leave…