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Breaking through the communication barrier: Parent-Child bonding! Listen as one of our insightful teen students shares her gratitude for our orientation program at parent-teacher meetings (PTM). She emphasizes how our program facilitated better understanding between parents and children, bridging the gap and fostering deeper connections. Let her words inspire us all to overcome communication barriers and nurture meaningful relationships! #CommunicationBarrier #TeenPerspective #PTMFeedback #BridgingTheGap #MeaningfulConnections #YouthVoice #Gratitude #EmpoweredYouth #EffectiveCommunication #SchoolPrograms #TeenFeedback #StudentOpinions #BreakingBarriers #ParentEducation #BuildingConnections #Empathy #Understanding #livewirempower

Creating Engaging Video Announcements for Elementary Students! Check out our August blog post! #broadcastmadeeasy #elementaryeducation #holidayvideos #morningannouncements #broadcastadvisors #schoollibrarians #instructionaltechnologists #elementaryprincipals #charterschools #education

It makes my heart sing when people want to talk TO and ABOUT teachers. Thanks to the fabulous team at Good Morning Washington (WJLA) for giving Chloe Kaplan and me a chance to do so! 🍎 This conversation is just the beginning of what I hope will be a bigger dialogue about mending and strengthening parent-teacher relationships. A few tips we shared: 1. BE GENEROUS IN YOUR ASSUMPTIONS. Credit to the great @brenebrown for this life-changing concept. It’s so easy to make negative assumptions, especially when we have only a limited view of others. But in most cases, parents and teachers are doing the best they can! It’s important to assume the best (and ask questions!) before assuming the worst. 2) ADOPT A WHOLE TEAM/WHOLE CHILD APPROACH. Any kid with a village behind them is better off. Unifying around kids’ needs and goals is how we build strong armies and care for them academically, socially, and emotionally. 3) BE RESPECTFUL OF TIME. When, as a teacher, did I have time to write emails? At 9pm and 5am, that’s when. Let’s help teachers preserve their precious energies by emailing only about the necessary stuff and granting some grace for late responses. And because parents are busy, maybe a little less communication from school? (Asking for me, the mom who somehow always misses an email.) #education #amorelearning #teachers #parents #strongrelationships #schools #learning

Family engagement is one of the most powerful tools we have as educators to support children’s learning and development. When schools and families work together, we create a strong foundation where students can thrive both academically and emotionally. Research from Dr. Karen Mapp shows that when these relationships are built on trust, respect, and shared responsibility, students are more motivated, perform better in school, and develop a deeper sense of belonging. In my book Why Every Child Needs a Village for Academic Success, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact that strong school-family partnerships can have. It’s not just about inviting families in, but truly making them part of the learning process. Educators who foster two-way communication and engage families in meaningful ways are creating lasting change. Every positive interaction builds the trust and partnership that helps students succeed. How can we, as educators, continue to empower families and strengthen the village that every child deserves?

We'll tell you the secret to family engagement: Consistent two-way communication. 📲 By maintaining open channels between home and school, we create an environment where students thrive and reach their full potential. How often do you communicate with families? Tell us in the comments. ⬇️ #K12Education #Educators #SchoolLeaders

Let's address children leaving elementary school without basic reading skills? 📚 As a society, we have accepted that "most is #GoodEnough."   As a #DyslexiaAdvocate, I'm working to change this #tragedy.  #LiteracyCrisis #SpecialEducationAdvocacy #ReadingSkills #InclusiveTeaching

We always start our whole school training by celebrating what a school is already doing well.
 Do you smile and welcome students into your classroom? Do you every contact parents to celebrate and not just to berate? Are you actively listening to students when they tell you a little about themselves? When you walk past a student on the corridor, do you smile and acknowledge them? Do you ask students how their weekend has been? Don’t dismiss the little things we do every day as educators that make connections, build relationships and make students feel welcomed. You are forging bonds, building communities and proactively developing relationships. Sometimes the simplest action can make the biggest difference to a child. #restorativepractice #relationalpractice #relationships #connection #community

📚🌟 Foster emotional intelligence early on! Our SEL books for elementary school kids are the perfect tool to help them navigate their emotions. #SELBooks #EmotionalIntelligence #ElementaryEducation

Latino parents are often left out of critical conversations that impact their children’s future. But we know that parent engagement is crucial to a student’s success. We surveyed 400 Latino parents and educators in Houston to get their thoughts on what engagement currently looks like in schools. Learn more about their perspectives by downloading our white paper, ‘The Power of Language: Educational Transformation Through the Lens of Latino Parents and Educators.’ https://lnkd.in/eGWQ5tyJ

We all know how impactful words can be; they have the power to build up or tear down. As parents, the words we speak over our children shape their inner world and how they see themselves. Save this post and comment to learn more about child development! 💬 Follow @BrightIDEAed for more information on child development and tips to help your child communicate! 📚 For the full video, watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gsAJdddE #InteractWithWords #PowerOfLanguage #WordsMatter #CommunicationSkills #LanguageLearning #ExpressYourself #VerbalIntelligence #LanguagePower #ConnectThroughWords