Supporting Safe School Communities Through PEACE
Read MoreA Washington, D.C., school is enlisting partnerships, education, advocacy, collaboration, and empathy to overcome acts of violence in their…
9 Tips to Build a Habit of Good Attendance
Read MoreAttending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. This Report to Parents offers school families strategies they…
Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home
Read MoreEducators help students learn all sorts of new things, including social and emotional skills. These six strategies can help…
7 Strategies to Help Kids Start the School Year Strong
Read MoreA strong foundation as the school year begins sets the tone for the rest of the school year. As…
10 Kid-Friendly Volunteer Ideas for Families
Read MoreVolunteering teaches kids the importance of giving back. Families can use these kid-friendly volunteer ideas to encourage their children…
Make Spring Cleaning Fun and Engaging for Kids
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that spring is here! Families can use these tips to create healthy habits in the…
Managing the Ups and Downs of Middle School
Read MoreFamilies can use these strategies to better understand the unique mind and emotions of the middle school student to…
5 Fun Ways to Instill a Love of History in Kids
Read MoreStudying history helps us understand our society, consider perspectives from different cultures, improve critical thinking, build citizenship, learn about…
6 Ways to Help Kids Overcome Math Anxiety
Read MoreInspiring a love for math can open up a world of opportunities for kids. Yet, for many, math can…
Making Vaccinations Less Stressful for Kids
Read MoreFamilies can learn about the risks of missing vaccinations, ways to support their child during vaccination appointments, and how…
Healthy Habit Tips for a Great Holiday Season
Read MoreFamilies can learn health and wellness strategies to help keep germs outside of the classroom and kids healthy and…
Creative Ideas to Show Teacher Appreciation
Read MoreSchool families can use these ideas to show appreciation for their child’s teachers and recognize them for their hard…
Healthy Habit Tips to Set Your Family Up for Success this Cold and Flu Season
Read MoreSchool families can use these healthy habit tips to set up their kids for success this cold and flu…
Stop Youth Addiction Before It Starts
Read MoreSchool families can use these tips to learn how to look for signs their child is vaping and talk…
Attendance Awareness: Showing Up Matters
Communicator, August 2022, Volume 45, Issue 12Read MoreA new toolkit outlines how schools can build routines, increase engagement, provide access to resources, and support learning to…
Help Your Kids Make New Friends
Read MoreFor children, fostering friendships post-pandemic carries its own set of challenges. As we head back to school, families can…
Cultivate Creativity in Children
Read MoreCreativity boosts students’ academic performance, perseverance, social-emotional skills, self-confidence, and more. Families can use these strategies to cultiv…
Jefferson County Schools’ Comprehensive Approach to Family Engagement
Read MoreSession notes from “Jefferson County Schools’ Comprehensive Approach to Family Engagement,” presented by Chrystal Hawkins and Andrea Brown.
Keep the Communication Going
in APs RisingRead MoreFour ways to engage with students and families over summer break
Make Summer Learning a Family Affair
Read MoreSummer break is the perfect time for families to incorporate lessons into daily activities—and even vacations—to keep kids engaged…
