Category : “Parent Involvment”

Story from the School Garden

October 15, 2019Amethyst Hinton Sainz Education, Education Policy, Life in the Classroom, Love, Parent Involvment, Professional Development, Teacher Leadership

In 2008, Lisa Moberg, now an NBCT and once a blogger for Stories from School Arizona, was teaching on a third grade team in a West Valley Title I school. The team had heard about the Western Growers Foundation grants

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Lessons Learned from Missing the Mark

September 30, 2019Nicole Wolff Education, Education Policy, Elementary, Life in the Classroom, Parent Involvment, Teacher Leadership

Parent teacher conferences are right around the corner.  It’s the time of year when connecting with our families is the school-wide priority. As we prepare for the busy days and long nights, I’ve been thinking about the home/school connection. One

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Sawabona: I See You

May 10, 2019Beth Maloney Education, Elementary, Life in the Classroom, Love, Parent Involvment, Social Issues

Tribes in South Africa traditionally greet each other with “Sawabona,” which means “I see you.” The response is “Sikhona,” which translates to “I’m here.”  As I watch my students finish up this busy school year, I’m making sure they feel

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An End to Civil Discourse: One Teacher’s Response to HB2002

February 12, 2019Beth Maloney Current Affairs, Education, Education Policy, Parent Involvment, Professional Development, Social Issues

Remember how I reminded us to trust, but verify?  HB20002 was the first education bill dropped this session.  It is a bill outlining a ban against teachers discussing any political issues, court cases, and/or current legislation in school. I don’t

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Getting Real: Special Needs Families

February 8, 2019Jess Ledbetter Education, Parent Involvment

This week, leaders around the country offered their State of Affairs speeches. As the leader in your classroom, how would you respond if someone asked you to speak about the “State of Relationships with Your Special Needs Families?” How are

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The Power of Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences, Part Two

October 18, 2018Amy Casaldi Education, Elementary, Life in the Classroom, Parent Involvment

Conferences have come and gone for myself and many educators I know, but districts that start later in the year or have conferences after Fall Break may still be in the midst of these important events. For those reading about

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The Effects of RedforEd

August 31, 2018Rachel Perugini Current Affairs, Education, Parent Involvment

The 2018-2019 school year started in a new era: post RedforEd.  The painted cars, walk-ins, rallies, and walk-out of the spring changed the conversation teachers and the public were having about the state of education.  But even after all of

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#WEIRDforED

May 5, 2018Sandy Merz Current Affairs, Education, Education Policy, Parent Involvment, Social Issues

I’d rather cough than take medicine. Sure, the medicine provides a good night’s sleep. But it makes me feel weird for days after. My mind lacks focus and doesn’t follow through on thoughts. My work ethic goes into the toilet.

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You Have Changed. Now What?

May 2, 2018Jess Ledbetter Current Affairs, Education Policy, National Board Certification, Parent Involvment, Social Issues, Teacher Leadership

Epic week, right? And it just keeps going. AZ educators have been on fire, passionately advocating for AZ kids. We have sacrificed time and taken big risks. We’ve been criticized by people who don’t understand what we’re fighting for. We’ve

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Families: A Call for Unity with #REDforED 

April 21, 2018Jess Ledbetter Current Affairs, Education Policy, Parent Involvment, Social Issues

So wow: A teacher strike. It’s a lot to take in. No doubt, upcoming school closures are causing families inconvenience and stress. It is difficult to find childcare, rearrange work schedules, and entertain little ones for extra days at home.

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