As a middle school teacher, I often called parents to share good things about their kids. It built trust with families.

I thought it was unrealistic to have to call all families during the first weeks of school. But it did make a difference in ...

Phoenix-area school district's new leader fosters relationships, community

Eric Dueppen is taking over as the top administrator of Avondale Elementary School District. He was previously in the ...

Opinion: 40 Parents Weigh in on Why Kids Are Missing More School Now Than Before COVID

A version of this essay appeared on the FutureEd blog. Though chronic absenteeism has declined from its post-COVID peak, too ...
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4 Keys to Building Stronger School Home Connections

K–12 leaders know that strong family engagement drives student success. It leads to better achievement, fewer behavior issues, stronger relationships between schools and families, and a more positive ...

Inspiring bright futures with student-centered, faith-based education

Increasingly, parents and educators are recognizing that a student-centered approach provides the grounding young people need ...
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An ally in the hallway: How a Surprise Police officer is building bonds with students

The Surprise Police Department and Arizona Charter Academy partnered to create a full-time school resource officer position to enhance safety on campus. School Resource Officer Nick Wylie works to ...