IB World - September 2010
According to the African proverb, it takes a village to raise a child. Most educators know that, at the very least, it takes more than a school. Having a strong parent-teacher relationship reinforces a desire to learn and offers schools access to a rich source of expertise and enthusiasm.
Of course, how you build those home-school links depends on where you are.
The protocols of parent engagement differ widely, which is why when we put this issue together we sought views from right across the world, to compile 10 general guidelines for strong parent involvement.
We also looked at two inspiring, and very different, stories. At Semillas Community Schools in Los Angeles, parents often have personal problems which threaten family stability, but being part of the school community has helped them heal their lives. And for the Thomas family of Canada, the experience of being IB parents led them to Afghanistan, to offer hope through education. As well as demonstrating the diversity of IB World Schools, I hope both snapshots show what’s possible when you think big.
Robert Jeffery, editor
September 2010 articles
Ten Ways to Make Parents Your Most Important Classroom Allies
The home-school divide can be a big barrier for teachers to cross. But IB World Schools have found some innovative and unusual ways to make parents feel engaged, as Katie Jacobs discovered
Read more - Ten Ways to Make Parents Your Most Important Classroom Allies
The arch angels
How a Los Angeles school is pioneering indigenous education – and reaching out to parents and children in one of the city’s most notorious neighbourhoods
Clarity begins at home
It’s easy to overlook the role parents play in creating a happy student. These five educators found their own children’s experiences made them aware of the challenges and rewards of having an IB learner in the house
Read more - Clarity begins at home
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