Good morning everyone. I hope that everyone was able to do something special and stayed safe during the Labor Day weekend. And wasn't it refreshing to have cooler nights for sleeping. The unofficial end to summer did a fine job of introducing fall weather to us as well.

Entities that track the sales of licensed collegiate merchandise might want to consider using a new metric. Instead of focusing solely on the retail value of merchandise sold, those bean-counters and statistical wizards should take a look at return on investment.

An update on implementing the recently awarded federal school improvement grant was part of the Adrian Board of Education meeting Monday night.

More parental involvement in education is the key to better education statewide, he added, not only in Milwaukee. "Children perform best in school when ...

Since receiving her undergraduate degree in early childhood development, Katie With has been hard at work training and teaching in inner city schools in Phoenix, Ariz.

Parent involvement is a key component of the Head Start program. WCCS Early Learning Centers empower parents to become leaders and supporters of their ...

But this school isn't just for kids: Parental involvement is an important part of the program, as well. Parents are welcome in classrooms any time. ...

... the Head Start Early Childhood Program. This includes the service plan, data management plan, parent involvement plan and recruitment plan for 2009-10. ...

Head Start also provides a range of medical, dental, mental health and nutrition care, and parent involvement services. Program directors supervise nearly ...

More parental involvement in education is the key to better education statewide, he added, not only in Milwaukee. "Children perform best in school when ...

Margaret Bodison is the parent involvement manager at Head Start of Eastern Orange County and she welcomed the parents, encouraging them to stay awhile in the mornings when they drop their children off and to take part in special ...

One of the first early childhood education initiatives in the United States was the Head Start program, started in 1965. Head Start is a federal government education initiative that has provided children from low-income families free access to early education. ... The overall effectiveness of an early childhood program is dependent upon several factors: quality staff, an appropriate environment, proper grouping practices, consistent scheduling, and parental involvement ...

It also seems that all will have the term start at the same time....November. But lots of flexibility for the committees too! I am still pondering over the "election or appointment" of parents, as well as a possibility of a combination ... Lorna Costantini replied to LeslieP's discussion 'Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) - What is the Status?' Thanks Annie for the head's up. This is great news!! I am so pleased to see "communicating with and supporting school councils ...

It also seems that all will have the term start at the same time....November. But lots of flexibility for the committees too! I am still pondering over the "election or appointment" of parents, as well as a possibility of a combination of both ... 49 minutes ago. 2 members updated their profile photos. 1 hour ago. Lorna Costantini replied to LeslieP's discussion 'Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) - What is the Status?' Thanks Annie for the head's up. This is great news! ...

Alternately, if a charter school authorized by SUNY or the Board of Regents refused to start a parent group, the city could refuse to endorse the school when it goes up for renewal. ... I see that Jonas and other authorizers/school leaders must be terrified on having parent involvement at these charters schools. How dare parents and teachers work in partnership to make a great enviroment for these children without the hedge fund millionaires/billionaires along with their ...