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

Sat Aug 17 05:43:27 UTC 2013

Eric, I must have missed how you pose your question in terms of blind
parents? We can have volumes of discussion on allowing government to
mandate parents' come to school on a particular day and if they do not
come then what happens. How does all of this specifically relate to
blind parents?
Mark Feliz

On 8/16/13, Veronica Smith <madison_tewe at spinn.net> wrote:
> It said the day would bedesigneated as "bring your parent or guardian to
> school" day.  I don't think anyone can force parents to come, but the fact
> that if they want to come, that is the day.
> In one way, that bugs me, now are they saying parents cannot come any other
> day.  Here in NM, we have open house days, mostly in the evenigs, so parents
> can come and see what their  children have been doing in the class.
> v
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Star Gazer
> Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 1:54 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] FW: New law in Illinois Creates Bring Your ParentsTo
> School Day
>
> Is this a law or is it a suggestion? I don't like it being mandatory.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 16, 2013, at 12:33 AM, "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at msn.com> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
>> Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may
>> kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at
>> evening.--Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
>> -----Original Message----- From: Veronica Smith
>> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 9:58 AM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] FW: New law in Illinois Creates Bring Your
>> ParentsTo School Day
>>
>> Do you suppose you could post the article, when I tried to access it
>> last evening, it said article is expired.  Sheesh! V
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Jennifer Bose
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 6:51 PM
>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] FW: New law in Illinois Creates Bring Your
>> Parents To School Day
>>
>> 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....
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> 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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>> 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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