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Parent-Teacher Communication: Getting Off On The Right Foot

Parent-Teacher Communication: Getting Off On The Right Foot

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I take some time every year (usually around the second week of school) to send emails to the parents/guardians of all of my students.  It’s a good way to open the lines of communication on a positive note.  I don’t write lengthy notes, basically just a quick hello; something similar to this: Dear Mr. andRead more about Parent-Teacher Communication: Getting Off On The Right Foot[…]

How Parents Can Help their Middle School Children Succeed in Math

How Parents Can Help their Middle School Children Succeed in Math

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I was at a meeting today where we were discussing some of the challenges that we face as math educators and things that we can do to help boost student achievement.  One of the things that was brought up at the meeting was parental involvement in children’s learning of math.  Many of our students’ parentsRead more about How Parents Can Help their Middle School Children Succeed in Math[…]