[blparent] FW: New law in Illinois Creates Bring Your Parents To School Day

[Joanne Zucker]

Thank you, Eric.

In reading the article, I'm glad to see that there are government leaders who support parental involvement in the schools.  However, I am a little skeptical.  Why designate one day?  This allows the schools to prepare for what they want parents to see.  Also, can you imagine a school of, say 600 students and only 2/3 of the parents come?  Where would they all sit? Is there enough room in each classroom for the parents that do attend. Won't this disrupt the teaching for the day?  I don't think this is the answer, as parents will not get a good idea of the actual day's events on a regular basis. I think parents, who get involved with their children's education have the right to pop in when they want, unannounced.  In this way, parents can observe in the "true" moment.  Some schools are all right with this, many are not. Unfortunately in today's world, I understand.  But, if you work with the school, have great communication with the teacher and
 administrative staff, the school would be more open to you coming in unannounced.  Volunteering is also a plus for getting to know the school, teachers and staff.  Yes, I do know that this is difficult for those parents who work, or those who have transportation issues.  But, I do think it can be done.  As a matter of fact, I know it can be done, as a working mom, who is legally blind, I have made it work.  It is all about setting priorities and using whatever tools you have to be active in your child's education. If you want suggestions, please let me know.  I'm more than willing to share.  

Thank you to our government.  But, we should do our part as parents so that the government does not need to intervene.

Joanne

My apologies for being so opinionated. Also, I only answered the first question...as far as in my state, good question.  I'll think about this one....Each district is so unique, many being very open to the public, while others are so rigid and not open...almost prison-like....


________________________________
 From: Eric Calhoun <eric at pmpmail.com>
To: blparent at nfbnet.org 
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:10 AM
Subject: [blparent] FW: New law in Illinois Creates Bring Your Parents To	School Day
 

Hi, in an effort to bring more responses, I've decided to resend the
article to blparent.  How do you feel about this law, and would it work in
your state?  We all know you want to know what your child/children are
being taught.  Should a day like this foster communication you, your
child,
and their teacher(s)?

Eric


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Subject: New law in Illinois Creates Bring Your Parents To School Day
Date: 
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 09:56:04 -0500

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