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Looking for strategies to help cultivate a school-wide family engagement culture? Explore Waterford's resources for building family relationships based on mutual trust, overcoming systemic barriers, and partnering with community organizations for success. 🏫🍎 #FamilyEngagement #StudentSuccess #OvercomingBarriers #EducationResources https://hubs.ly/Q02gNkjD0
Family Engagement Resources for Early Education Leaders - Waterford.org
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Most Minnesota schools are now underway. I hope everyone has started the year smoothly. However, it is expected that some unanticipated challenges will arise, and school leaders need to approach the journey with empathy, patience, and understanding. It takes time for students, staff, and families to settle into a routine, and perfection is rarely achieved from day one. As a superintendent, principal, or administrator, stay engaged to listen to your team as they navigate these early weeks. Let’s lead by example—be kind, give grace, and provide the support necessary for everyone to thrive. Prioritizing establishing a strong, inclusive school community now will yield benefits for the entire year ahead. By focusing on relationships and offering support early on, we set the stage for lasting success. The first few weeks of school can feel like the time to "go slow to go fast" as the year progresses. Embrace it and enjoy the school year routine getting settled once again.
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I help school leaders build systems that help create community and disrupt the school the prison pipeline. If you are interesting in learning about restorative justice at your school, reach out at lrosario2@philasd.org
A few years ago I was facilitating a series of community building circles with a group of teachers in the Kensington area of Philly. One teacher leader sat with me during four sessions in a row and barely said two words to me or the group during our entire time together. As a circle keeper I thought “this teacher must be role playing a student who stays silent during community building time.” I took this as a challenge, treated her with kindness, encouraged all to speak but also respect those who choose not to speak. Meanwhile, the four circles we conducted during the day were filled with laughter, deep thought, and even a bit of crying. At the end of the day, the teacher who chose silence told me “If I had one more circle with you I would have opened up and shared. It is difficult for me to share in front of my colleagues but I felt we were getting to where I could do that.” It was at this moment I knew I was completely wrong about my assumption about this teacher’s experience. It did not cross my mind that a professional adult would have some of the same exact needs as our young students; safety, consistently, and a willingness to hold space for communication. Since this time, myself and our team of Relationships First coaches have spent as much time and effort in creating joyful, brave and vulnerable spaces for teachers and staff. One of the things I’ve observed time and time again is when we help a teacher experience the power of community building circles, their natural ability to facilitate kicks into high gear; in fact some of the best circles I’ve seen have been facilitated by teachers in The School District of Philadelphia. That experience taught me quite a bit. Now, whenever I sit in a space with teachers and staff I ask myself- what might be preventing this from being a brave and vulnerable space for the folks I’m sitting with? How do you go about making a space that invites vulnerability? #Relationshipsfirst #communitybuildingcircles #educationalleadership
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The Brookings Institution shares six powerful lessons on how family, school and community engagement can transform education: • Begin with beliefs • Position families as partners • Collectively break barriers • Build at the speed of trust • Make family, school, and community engagement a must • Disrupt power dynamics through community-driven research #backtoschool #familyengagement #schoolpartnership
Six global lessons on how family, school, and community engagement can transform education
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I am so grateful that I get to engage in meaningful work with University of Portland School of Education. Teaching and learning are reciprocal practices that are intertwined my experience. I also believe it is important that we learn with people in the community who are supporting newcomer students and families. In my recent course on Social and Cultural Foundations, we hosted a community conversation where students sat in circle with gracious staff members from different immigrant serving agencies. Together we talked about what welcoming schools looked like and felt like. Then we divided into smaller groups where we could consider frameworks that illustrated the cultural wealth that newcomers bring, and the different ways that schools could collaborate with community agencies. We told stories illustrating the possibilities for supporting student and family wellbeing together. We left with a new appreciation for each other and our shared commitment to supporting students and families well. Truly, when we come together as partners in learning, we discover so many more resources than we thought we had. What might be possible if we slowed down and had conversations with families we don't often hear from about their aspirations for their children? What could be possible if we saw every student and family from a strengths' based perspective? What could be possible if we invoked the village all around us to support students? Anything might be possible. So grateful for facilitation support from Shelley Sabo, Jacqui Holmes, and Kana Ishii Paszek who brought such grace and wisdom to the whole experience. For a deeper description of this process, you can read Chapter 33 on Promoting Collective Learning in my book, Women Thriving in Leadership: Practices for Cultivating Wholeness and Community. #womenthrivinginleadership #communityconversations #mutualthriving #ittakesavillage
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Here at The Child Center, it is believed that every child, adult, and elder should proudly express their identity and cultural roots. Cultural awareness is seen as crucial for fostering inclusive and safe environments. It helps break down cultural barriers, forge meaningful connections, and celebrate diversity. Events like Multicultural Day, part of our Escalera Head Start program, are pivotal in advancing these values. This program encourages students to engage in parades, traditional performances, and multicultural culinary experiences, fostering community spirit and pride while addressing challenges in early childhood education. Moreover, our Head Start and Early Head Start programs address the summer slide—a time when younger students, especially those from low-income backgrounds, are more likely to experience significant learning setbacks. Their early developmental stage is crucial for learning fundamental skills like reading and math. Research indicates that these children may experience learning losses over the summer. The Child Center is dedicated to bridging the gap for low-income families by providing essential support and resources to keep children engaged and inspired throughout the summer months. Article 1: https://lnkd.in/ga3qaqbA, Article 2: https://lnkd.in/gP_FDspD #MulticulturalDay #YouthDevelopment #TCCNY
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We all understand the benefits of Powerful School-Family Partnerships. I found this article that shares how to enrich communities, aid underrepresented populations, and what happens when we create school-family teams. OUr Professional Learning team can support your district in every step of the way. https://lnkd.in/eJ5S9zKb
24 Surprising Benefits of Strong School-Family Partnerships
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💬 How do you like to foster or engage in community, both online and offline? Reading these books reminded me of how crucial strong communities are in every aspect of our lives. Whether online or in person, communities create the foundation for belonging, connection, and purpose. In my role at the Erie Catholic School System, building and nurturing community is at the core of what we do. Our schools aren’t just places of education—they are places where children, families, and staff come together to build meaningful relationships. How do we do it? Here are my top three takeaways: 🤝 Rebuilding Social Capital ( from Bowling Alone): Communities are only as strong as the connections between their members. In my role, I focus on fostering deeper connections between families, teachers, and staff through authentic communication and shared experiences—whether in person or online. ❤️ Empathy and Understanding (from How to Know a Person): Building real relationships requires empathy. By truly understanding the needs of our families and staff, we can communicate in ways that resonate on a personal level, fostering trust and long-term engagement. 👥 Creating Rituals and Shared Values (from The Art of Community): Communities thrive when they share rituals and values. Through events, faith-based practices, and consistent communication, we create moments where our schools come together, strengthening the bonds that unite us. These lessons not only shape my approach to building a strong school community but also guide our marketing and communication efforts. In today’s world, both online and offline, fostering genuine connections is key to creating a vibrant, engaged community. #Community #Connection #Education #CatholicSchools #Leadership #Marketing #ErieCatholic
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Community Builder. Regional Director (West) at NCEE. We partner with education systems at all levels to design systems that leverage the NOW to prepare ALL learners for the future. Let's collaborate!
In today's edition of "But what does NCEE do?" I bring you this example - the partnership among the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU), the Southwestern PA regional early childhood organization Trying Together, and the National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE). Yes. We support the collective efforts across a state to tackle a clearly defined area of improvement. The piece below outlines this partnership but I can share that this quote just grabbed me: 💡 "The journey begins with a blueprint envisioning ECE as an integral part of a lifelong learning system, extending from early childhood through young adulthood. Inspired by high-performing education systems globally, Pennsylvania seeks to create a seamless transition from ECE to K12 educational systems." 👏 Imagine that. Imagine thinking about ECE as a part of a bigger whole. OK, I know what you're thinking..."We already think of it that way, Janice." Hmmm.. OK. How about this - Imagine that your ACTIONS support that way of thinking. I can think of a few ways/examples of what this might look like but I would much rather hear YOURs. Share below and take a quick read of what's happening in PA to fuel your thinking. Trevor Greene, EdD Jhone Ebert Felicia Gonzales Marilyn Dondero Loop Pam Teel Randy D. Barrack Tony Thurmond Darryl Adams, Ed.D. Darryl J. Henson, Ed.D. Jennifer Burks, Ed.D. Monika Hazel Mark Luque Joe Davis Dr. James Everett Peter Finch Andi Fourlis Kelly Guempel
WHEN does educating students for the #FutureOfWork begin? Leaders in Pennsylvania are thinking about this for the youngest of learners. They are exploring how skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork are applicable in #EarlyChildhoodEducation and how children might demonstrate competency in these areas. This is a story of a varied group of individuals, from educators to advocates, funders to agency leaders, coming together to create a sustainable partnership that consistently provides equitable opportunities for every child. Dive in with us: https://lnkd.in/gERjPYX4 #TogetherInEd #ECE Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Allegheny Intermediate Unit Trying Together
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Interesting article! We at Lexonik U.S. are pushing our Lexonik Connect out to districts across the country now so that we can help schools bridge the gap and stop summer decline!
Ana Pasarella spent years seeing students from lower-income households progress well in their reading skills during the school year, only to return in the fall reading at lower proficiency levels. When she became the director of family and community engagement for her district, Ana maximized her community's assets to put students first.
A Former Teacher Turns Classroom Prowess Into Partnerships With Families
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