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What Makes a Parent Love a Teacher ... and it's not what you might think! Read this terrific post by Jennifer Gonzalez to find out what really matters to parents. Be sure to download her free "deep data" chart for organizing your student data!

In an era of school board politics and budget woes, recognizing teachers with praise coming from all directions, and not just during Teacher Appreciation Week, is an easy win for any community. #ThankATeacher

100 Positive Student Comments to Utilize with Parents (Jan. 23, 2012) Recommended by Jen J., a third grade teacher in Michigan. Attitude The student: is an enthusiastic learner who seems to enjoy&n…

Free parent-teacher conference forms to help guide your conversation and make sure you share everything you want and need to with parents.

Teachers, involve parents, in a positive manner, at the very beginning of the school year. If difficult conversations come up, you've already built positive rapport with them. I call each one of my students' families before school even starts.I introduce myself.Invite them to back-to-school...

(click) You have probably seen the pin above floating in cyberspace. When I saw it, I thought "how true". Many of us have seen prime examples of what can happen when a parent takes an active interest in their child's education. Children with involved parents have an advantage over other children. It's like getting a heads start in a race. Through the years I noticed that the parents who weren't as actively involved shared some common stumbling blocks. If you can show parents how to get over…

Lately I've been thinking a lot about how to get parents more involved in the learning that happens at school. In my board, more and more over the years we have been discouraged from sending home work that is to be assessed. There has also been a major reduction in homework in general - homework is not something to be assigned for the sake of giving homework - if work is sent home, it is usually something the student didn't complete during class time. Now, don't get me wrong - as a parent of…

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In kindergarten, your student will practice basic concepts of math, reading, writing, shapes, and time. Learn more about the typical kindergarten curriculum, and find out how to help your child reach important learning milestones at home.

Have you ever thought about what your child's teacher would say if the teacher could speak openly and honestly, without any backlash? Here's what dozens of teachers had to say.