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The NAEP, The Nation's Report Card data release shows troubling declines in reading and math, yet nearly 9 in 10 parents believe their child is on grade level. This disconnect is understandable given the majority report their kids are getting Bs or better. Parents can't help solve a problem they don't know exists. This?is a clear call to action for schools and districts to prioritize family engagement practices grounded in trust, and focused on student learning. This includes providing multiple measures of data so families can take the actions needed to best support their children's learning. https://shorturl.at/w5x1u

Gain practical strategies, hear powerful stories, and learn from The Council of Chief State School Officers' 2024 National Teacher of the Year, Missy Testerman. Anchored in building trust with families and empowering educators as advocates, her approach to family engagement is creating stronger family-school partnerships. Read more about this insightful conversation with Parent Teacher Home Visits. https://lnkd.in/eCuRcKrK?

Thanks to everyone who came out this morning. Watch a recording of today's press conference in support for universal service and to urge the Supreme Court to uphold the principles that ensure affordable and accessible communications services for all Americans, regardless of income or location. Event Speakers Include: Senator Ed Markey FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Arlington School Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán Erin Mote?CEO, InnovateEDU Joseph Wender Executive Director, SHLB Coalition Babak Mostaghimi Angela Siefer, Executive Director at National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) Melissa Smith-Kupihea, President, The Communications Workers of America Local 2336 Keri Rodrigues Co-founder, Founding President, National Parents Union Sonia Alcantara-Antoine, CEO, Baltimore County Public Library and Public Library Association Past President Keith Krueger, CEO Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) Tiara Thomas, Chair of the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs and a Member of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe Representatives from The Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB), American Library Association (ALA), The Communications Workers of America (CWA), The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), National Parents Union (NPU), National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), and other advocacy groups Community leaders and individuals impacted by digital access inequities https://lnkd.in/gd7SZU7D

?? What’s the biggest challenge your school or district faces in reducing chronic absence? Strong attendance teams are key to improving student well-being and achievement, but it takes the right data, collaboration and community partnerships to make a lasting impact. Join us on April 2 at noon PT / 3 ET for a webinar featuring experts, educators and community leaders. Hear success stories featuring speakers who: - Build and sustain effective attendance teams - Identify and find solutions to attendance barriers - Engage families and community partners ?? Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/guWbYhA #HereTodayReadyForTomorrow! Attendance Works | Campaign for Grade-Level Reading | Communities In Schools National Office | United Way | Everyone Graduates Center, Johns Hopkins University | FutureEd at Georgetown | Healthy Schools Campaign | Institute for Educational Leadership | MENTOR| National League of Cities | Learning Heroes (US)

Mississippi is leading the way on closing learning gaps. Follow the Leader to Leader podcast with Darryl Cobb to see how one amazing public charter school leader is making sure every single student is meeting their potential! Charter School Growth Fund Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School Ebony Lee

As the former Secretary of Education under President Bush (and my former boss), appreciate Margaret pointing out what is really at stake with the call to shut down the department.

While some schools may not have spring conferences, it’s important to have end-of-year conversations with families to help make a plan for summer learning based on what needs a student has. According to our research with Gallup, 79% of parents say their kids get B’s or better. But according to NAEP, The Nation's Report Card, only 30% of students demonstrate proficiency or above in math and reading. Get resources, tools, and tips at GoBeyondGrades.org? #GoBeyondGrades

In Kansas City, Kansas, Naomi Tolentino is transforming the fight against chronic absenteeism by focusing on individual student relationships. As the Coordinator of Student Support Programs, she leads the "Attend to Achieve" initiative, shifting from punitive measures to preventive strategies. School attendance teams go further for students with higher levels of absences. For students with “moderate” levels of absenteeism—those who’ve missed 10-19 percent of school days—attendance teams use strategies like “relationship mapping” to ensure they have a connection with at least one trusted adult. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gScTzi2h?

?? Reducing chronic absence requires a team effort! That’s why we’re bringing together educators and community leaders to share practical strategies for building and strengthening attendance teams. Join us on April 2 at noon PT / 3 ET and learn how to: - Use data to identify attendance barriers - Develop effective strategies for student and family engagement - Leverage partnerships to boost attendance ?? Register now to be part of this important conversation! https://lnkd.in/guWbYhA? ?#HereTodayReadyForTomorrow!

Mark your calendars! On March 26th, we're uniting to protect universal service. Join us to ensure every American has access to affordable internet. https://bit.ly/3XQHOMY #UniversalServiceMatters #DigitalEquity?