Winter 2006-07


Photo: Matt Seaver
Parents: ‘Not another school cut’ Paul Socolar
Parents speak out to the SRC about cutbacks
Five groups take different paths to empower parents and families
Citywide parent group has a new leader and new support from the District Sheila Simmons
Four charters that try new tools for parent involvement Dale Mezzacappa
Creative parent engagement strategies used by charter schools
What the District is doing: programs supporting parent involvement Hannah Davis
Academy offers classes, events at three sitesDeborah Russell-Brown
Can you read this? Some District materials aren't easy Cortney Bruno
Parents play many roles at John Welsh School Ron Whitehorne
Students examine parent participation in West Phila. High School Tiffany Fogle and Lawrence Jones
District seeks to ensure principal support for parents Paul Socolar
Parents speak out to the SRC about cutbacks
Let's talk: McKinley teachers, parents want a welcoming climate Cristina Gutiérrez
Understanding many facets of parent involvement
6 types of involvement
Debate on parenting triggered by Cosby still rages Yulanda Essoka
Cosby's words ... and those of some critics
Rejecting the school discipline blame game Ron Whitehorne

Other news & Features

Coalition reaches out to target dropout rate Paul Socolar
Dimensions of the dropout crisis
New measures to tackle dropouts
Chart: four-year graduation rates
Chronology of the District's deficit
Fall 2006 edition clarification
The Notebook's Winter 2006-07 Cartoon
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