Why Latino parent engagement in education is crucialNews from NBC Latino: One of the most important tools a child can receive for success is for a parent to be actively involved in their child’s education. Much research has been done that unequivocally affirms the positive and long-lasting effects of parent, family, and community involvement on [...]
On Assignment: Contra Costa County sophomores vary widely on California …News from San Jose Mercury News: This is an excerpt of On Assignment, education writer Theresa Harrington’s blog on Contra Costa County schools. Read more and post comments at IBAbuzz.com/onassignment. Follow her at Twitter.com/tunedtotheresa. Aug. 24 The state’s release of California High School Exit Exam [...]
Students across Plymouth pick up their GCSE results – This is PlymouthNews from Students across Plymouth pick up their GCSE results – This is Plymouth: Students across Plymouth are today picking up their GCSE results. Among them is George Mitchell, from Stoke Damerel Community College, who also celebrates his 16th birthday today. Plymouth College: [...]
School systems help children of homeless familiesNews from Cleveland Daily Banner: Last year, 33 homeless families had children attending the Cleveland CitySchools system. With the new school year just beginning, community observers may not realize that some students don’t have a traditional or permanent place to live. “Most of these homeless situations (last year) were [...]
