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October 25, 2018

Non-citizen parents hesitant to register for San Francisco’s school board elections

San Francisco is the only city in California where parents without U.S. citizenship are allowed to vote in school board elections, but only 49 registered, amid warnings that ICE could find their addresses.

Zaidee Stavely

August 9, 2018

Baby and toddler storytime can create a lifetime love of reading

Local libraries help parents to learn early literacy skills through storytime. Children's librarians say storytime is one of the best ways to cultivate a young child's interest in books and encourage lifelong reading.

Ashley Hopkinson

September 26, 2017

Guide to new science standards now available in Spanish

Free online brochure explains Next Generation Science Standards for parents.

Carolyn Jones

August 20, 2017

Dyslexia, once the reading disability that shall not be named, comes into its own in California

New California Dyslexia Guidelines are meant to improve how reading is taught to all students by all teachers, not just reading specialists.

Jane Meredith Adams

May 3, 2017

Black and Latino parents worried about funding disparities in schools, poll finds

Parents said they were most concerned about funding, racism and teacher quality affecting black and Latino students. Meanwhile, 89 percent of black parents and 81 percent of Latinos wanted their children to be challenged more in school.

Larry Gordon

July 12, 2016

New resources designed to make Common Core-aligned tests more useful

Theresa Harrington

April 15, 2015

Schools must embrace the power of parents

School officials must "genuinely encourage" parent participation.

Ryan J. Smith

January 25, 2015

Parents try their hand at Common Core math

Teachers are reaching out to build support among bewildered parents for the Common Core standards being implemented in thousands of California classrooms.

Laurie Udesky

November 4, 2014

Parents seeking preschool slots start early

The search for preschools is increasingly competitive as parents feel increased pressure to find “the right” preschool program that will promote future academic success. Gone are the days when preschool was seen as optional, preschool directors say.

Lisa Fine

February 1, 2014

The Power of Parents: What the Research Shows

EdSource staff

December 5, 2013

EdSource Survey: Measuring Parent Engagement in Schools

With a change in state law that gives parents a larger role in school budget-making decisions, a first-of-its kind statewide poll by EdSource gives new insight into how involved parents are with their children's schools.