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

Fri Aug 16 22:17:17 UTC 2013

Oh, thank you so very much! I agree, 100 percent!   

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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jo Elizabeth Pinto
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New Law Creates ‘Bring Your Parents To School Day’ « CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) – Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation aimed at encouraging parents to take an active role in their children’s education, by designating a “Bring Your Parents to School Day” at Illinois schools.

The governor signed legislation allowing school districts to designate the first Monday in October as “Bring Your Parents to School Day,” and allow children to bring their parents or legal guardians to class.

“A well-rounded education starts at home, and there is no better way to kick-off the school year right than with empowered parents,” Quinn said in a written statement.

Parents and guardians also would be allowed to meet with teachers and school administrators while at school.

The bill was sponsored by state Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood) and state Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside).

Lightford said children are more likely to do well in school when their parents are involved in their education.

The legislation takes effect next year.

Jo Elizabeth

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Do you suppose you could post the article, when I tried to access it last evening, it said article is expired.  Sheesh! V

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On 8/14/13, Joanne Zucker <jezu36 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 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....
>
>
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> 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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Hi.

This is a great idea and it could work out well. I agree that it's best to be involved with school on a regular basis, or at least to communicate with them regularly. I always admired my mom's approach to this--well, sometimes, when I was a teenager, it seemed over the top to me, but as an adult, I respect what she did. She had been a teacher before and understood what it was like to be on that side of things.
She taught me to think of parents and teachers as team players, working together and supporting one another to work toward the best interests of the child. I take that approach now with my daughters'
teachers at daycare.

Jen

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