Parent Involvement - from NCLB to easing the work of teachers

Madison School Board Seat 1 Candidate Maya Cole:

Did you know that the No Child Left Behind legislation requires school districts that receive Title 1 funds to involve parents with their children’s schooling?

One goal I have for the school board is to encourage and model increased parental participation in the schools. We need to focus on building consensus on the board, with the parents and in the community.

I am hoping as a school board member to visit a different school every week for the academic year. I think it would also be helpful to volunteer in that same school for an hour during the visit as well.

As parents, many of us recognize the need to augment or encourage creative and social learning for our children outside of the classroom. What better way to share this with other kids than by involving parents?.....

We need more effective communication between the district and the community. We need to be open to new ideas, voices and perspectives of education in our community.

Maya's opponent in the April 4, 2006 election is Arlene Silveira. Learn more about the candidates here.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at March 4, 2006 6:30 AM
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