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Partnering with the School Principal

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Theresa Pastore

The success of a school council often rests with the partnership they form with the Principal. There are some Principals who are naturally enthusiastic and supportive of the council. On the other hand, there are some who are slower to form a comfortable working partnership with parent leaders. Here are nine tips on how to

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10 Keys for Communication to Better Improve Parent Involvement

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Parents Engaged In Education

Use these 10 Keys for Communication to help you reach out to more parents. Remember the ways you reach out to parents can either help build involvement, or it can work against your school council. These tips should help put you on the right path. Invite parents to get involved. Make sure your school community

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12 Quick Homework Tips

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Parents Engaged In Education

Children are more successful in school when parents actively participate and show interest in their homework — it shows children that what they do is important. Try using these 12 quick homework tips to help your child be more successful. Know the teachers and what they are looking for. Setup a homework-friendly workspace. Schedule a

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5 Ways to Reduce Your School Council Stress

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Parents Engaged In Education

Try these 5 tips and smart ideas to make your school council life easier We all know that COVID-19 has brought all our stress levels up to an all time high. Sometimes we tend to do things the hard way which doesn’t contribute to lowering our stress levels at all. As a leader of a

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How to Build Parent Involvement

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Parents Engaged In Education

For most parents, getting involved in the school parent group can be compared to sticking your toe into a swimming pool. Some parents aren’t ready and willing to commit until the water is just right. Years might pass from the first time they ever attend a school council meeting or event until they feel comfortable

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