Beliefs about schools In 2018, The FrameWorks Institute interviewed approximately ten participants from the public, practitioners in the field of education, and both State and Federal policymakers in the USA. They found that each group held different beliefs about what is a family, a school, and what comprises a community. They found three foundational models …
I notice some schools are changing the name of their Parents & Citizens or Parents and Friends associations to parent engagement associations. On the positive side, it shows that awareness has been raised about the importance of parents being engaged in their child’s learning and wellbeing. However, it must be confusing for parents wanting to …
As a parent what do you think of the controversy in Australian tennis at the moment surrounding Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic. Everyone has an opinion on this with many labeling it “unaustralian”. I learnt a new word “tanking”. It is “unaustralian” to not try your best for every shot. There is no denying that …