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Parent Involvement

Parent involvement is widely seen as important to the success of students, particularly students from low-income families. Under the new school finance system, parents are expected to play a bigger role by participating in district financial decisions, particularly regarding the spending of extra dollars districts have received for high-needs students: low-income students, English learners and foster youth.

April 27, 2017

Trump executive order on education echoes Gov. Brown's belief in 'local control' of schools

California and Washington appear in sync on at least one issue: local control of schools.

Louis Freedberg
February 21, 2017

California examines how and why to improve its measures of school climate

The recommendations are part of a push to create measures of school conditions and climate that help districts create change.

Jane Meredith Adams
September 26, 2016

Physical fitness central to Sacramento district's focus on the 'whole child'

Superintendent emphasizes the importance of health.

Michael Collier
August 4, 2016

Parent alert: before rejecting Pokémon Go, consider opportunities it provides for more communication

Erin Brownfield
June 9, 2016

Tulare County superintendent: Accountability 'about process' as much as the document

Michael Collier
June 8, 2016

Santa Clara County superintendent: Stakeholder engagement 'the largest change' in LCAPs

Michael Collier
June 8, 2016

Sacramento County schools superintendent: Accountability plans 'an enormous adjustment'

Michael Collier
June 6, 2016

Orange County superintendent: 'We must support our districts'

Michael Collier
June 6, 2016

County superintendents speak out on making accountability work

Michael Collier
May 23, 2016

Bridging the digital divide for families can improve student outcomes

Delaine Eastin
May 10, 2016

LA Unified turning to magnet schools to stem enrollment and revenue declines

The district has more than 200 magnet schools.

Michael Janofsky
April 3, 2016

To reach parents, schools try universal language of data

The program uses parent-teacher teams to share information.

Jane Meredith Adams
February 24, 2016

Madison Avenue advises schools on how to talk to parents about absenteeism

California is working with the Ad Council to provide communication tips for schools.

Jane Meredith Adams
January 14, 2016

Boosting the role of parents of English learners in preschools

Family involvement is key to preparing children academically.

Sarah Tully
November 17, 2015

'Destined for great things': Low-income students ask educators to believe they can succeed

The Student Voice campaign encourages meaningful connections with teachers.

Jane Meredith Adams