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How much of what we call a “bad school” is really about the school—and how much is about parental involvement?

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#BlackEducation #ParentalInvolvement #AntiBlackness #NikoleHannahJones #KingsCourt
September 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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#Mothers (N=40) & #fathers (N=48) played “Cyberball” ostensibly with their own & an unrelated #child during #fMRI scanning.

We found both similarities & differences, the latter also related to #ParentalInvolvement and #anxious / heightened #parenting.

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December 7, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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Nearly 500 parents and community members are rallying for the Albany City School District to limit screen time and regulate AI use in classrooms, citing urgent concerns about student learning.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #DigitalLearning #ParentalInvolvement
Nearly 500 sign petition asking Albany board to limit classroom screens and student‑facing AI
Dozens of in‑person and written public commenters urged the board to adopt Schools Beyond Screens recommendations: set screen‑time limits, block gaming/YouTube on school devices, require parental consent for certain AI vendors, and pause AI use for younger students.
citizenportal.ai
September 27, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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‘I Do Wish Most of Us Understood Our Obligation to Each Other’: Nikole Hannah-Jones Responds to Backlash Over Daughter’s Schooling: Nikole Hannah-Jones is reflecting on the intense reaction to her recent… #NikoleHannahJones #EducationMatters #ParentalInvolvement #SchoolingDebate #CommunityObligation
‘I Do Wish Most of Us Understood Our Obligation to Each Other’: Nikole Hannah-Jones Responds to Backlash Over Daughter’s Schooling
Nikole Hannah-Jones is reflecting on the intense reaction to her recent writing about her daughter’s education, saying the experience forced her to… The post ‘I Do Wish Most of Us Understood Our Obligation to Each Other’: Nikole Hannah-Jones Responds to Backlash Over Daughter’s Schooling appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Parents are demanding stronger consent measures in gender-support procedures, while teachers argue these protocols are vital for student safety—what’s the right balance?

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#NM #CitizenPortal #GenderSupport #ParentalInvolvement #NewMexicoParents #StudentSafety
Parents push for mandatory parental involvement in gender-support plans; teachers defend plan as life-saving
Several parents urged the board to require meaningful parental consent before staff take gender-related actions, while teachers and other supporters said gender-support protocols are critical to student safety and well-being.
citizenportal.ai
September 26, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Parents, your involvement is crucial - especially in high school! Find out why and how to stay engaged in your child's education. #ParentalInvolvement https://bit.ly/3CNxn5m
#EduSky #podcast #3EPodcast #DEI #EducationEquity #HighSchoolSuccess

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November 28, 2024 at 10:34 PM
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Hear how parental viewpoints align with school and policy expectations,and listen to a Google NotebookLM generated Audio Deep Dive/ Podcast of my MA research at:

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#ParentalInvolvement #podcasts #AIPodcasts #EdTech #MAEducation #EduSky #GoogleEDU #TeachPrimary
Exploring Parental Involvement, using parental voices- podcast
Podcast exploring findings of MA research using the Audio Deep Dive feature of Google's NotebookLM, using my MA research from 2013- 2014
on.soundcloud.com
November 17, 2024 at 9:53 AM
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Love this Frederika! Thank you for your interest. Concur with everything you’ve shared. #parentalinvolvement
December 15, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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Discover how one father's journey with the Head Start program transformed his family's future and strengthened their community ties.

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#MaricopaCounty #AZ #CommunityEmpowerment #EarlyEducation #CitizenPortal #ParentalInvolvement
Head Start program empowers parents and supports children's growth and development
Head Start program fosters parental development while enhancing children's learning opportunities.
citizenportal.ai
January 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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The Virgin Islands Legislature is considering a bold new approach to cell phone use in schools, potentially transforming how students engage with their education.

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#US #CitizenPortal #VirginIslandsEducation #TechnologyInEducation #ParentalInvolvement
Virgin Islands Board Discusses Cellphone Policies and Educational Improvements
Board explores cellphone usage impact and seeks student engagement strategies for improved learning.
citizenportal.ai
September 1, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Community voices are rising as students demand more electives and career education to enhance their future success!

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#CA #ParentalInvolvement #CitizenPortal #StudentSuccess
Chino Valley board urged to restore career technical education classes
Amber Rose highlights need for more electives to boost student success in college.
citizenportal.ai
May 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Florida's new AI guidance for schools emphasizes parental control and ensures that no changes happen without explicit consent—what does this mean for students and educators?

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#FL #CitizenPortal #K12PolicySupport #AIInClassrooms #ParentalInvolvement
Florida officials highlight parental opt-in and district support after State Board AI guidance
Officials described new State Board of Education guidance limiting AI use in K'12 and higher education, affirmed an opt-in approach for parents, and said the Department of Education will provide implementation work groups and district support ahead of a July 1 K'12 implementation deadline.
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September 21, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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Superintendent Dr. Sims is on a mission to turn your little ones into "super duper readers" with the exciting new Bibb Literacy Challenge!

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#GA #ReadingInitiative #CitizenPortal #EarlyLearning #GeorgiaLiteracy #ParentalInvolvement
Superintendent Sims launches literacy initiative for kindergarten to second grade parents
Parents receive weekly challenges to enhance reading skills in young students.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Louisiana just made it easier for parents to team up and enhance their kids' education through home study cooperatives!

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#LA #CitizenPortal #LouisianaEducation #HomeStudy #ParentalInvolvement #StudentEnrichment
Louisiana amends law to support home study education cooperatives
Law enables parents to form cooperatives for home study programs and student enrichment.
citizenportal.ai
May 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Minnesota legislators are paving the way for educational equity by proposing $800K for videos that will help immigrant families navigate the school system!

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#MN #ParentalInvolvement #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #LanguageAccessibility #MinnesotaImmigrantFamilies
Minnesota Legislature allocates $800K for school system videos for immigrant families
Legislators approve funding to create educational videos for immigrant students and parents.
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April 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Tennessee lawmakers are locked in a fierce debate over a bill that could change the face of education, pitting parental choice against the future of public schooling.

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#TN #TennesseeEducation #SchoolChoice #EducationPolicy #CitizenPortal #ParentalInvolvement
Tennessee lawmakers debate controversial education freedom scholarships amid fierce opposition
Tennessee lawmakers support education freedom scholarships, emphasizing parental choice and involvement in education.
citizenportal.ai
January 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Texas lawmakers are debating crucial education bills that could redefine accountability, teacher rights, and parental involvement in schools—an ongoing discussion that could reshape the future of education!

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#TX #AccountabilityReform #ParentalInvolvement #CitizenPortal
Texas Legislature discusses accountability bills and teacher rights amid ongoing education reforms
Legislators review bills influencing school accountability, teacher rights, and parental access to information.
citizenportal.ai
April 21, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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The New London Board of Education has made significant strides by rescinding its pandemic emergency policy and advancing a new policy supporting transgender and gender-expansive youth.

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#CT #PolicyReform #ParentalInvolvement #CitizenPortal #YouthEquity #NewLondonEducation
New London Board rescinds pandemic emergency policy, advances transgender student policy in first reading
The board voted unanimously to rescind an emergency pandemic policy and approved Policy 5145.53 (Transgender and Gender‑Expansive Youth) for first reading; members discussed parental involvement and transfer decisions and approved routine minutes and the consent agenda.
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July 1, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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The House Education Committee's recent vote on SB441 has sparked a heated debate over child safety in pre-kindergarten programs, with parents passionately voicing their concerns.

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#LA #ParentalInvolvement #CitizenPortal #EducationPolicy #ChildSafety #LouisianaPreK
House committee splits on pre-K oversight bill after emotional testimony from parents and providers
The committee reported SB441 as amended after hours of testimony and contested exchanges over child-safety enforcement, accreditation and whether nonpublic school preschool programs should be exempt from daycare licensing. Supporters said amendments balance safety and school autonomy; opponents argued the bill weakens enforceable protections for the state’s youngest children.
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April 29, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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Southampton schools are set to launch an innovative 60/40 Spanish-English dual-language program in 2026-27, offering families the flexibility to opt in or out without a lottery!

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#NY #ParentalInvolvement #CitizenPortal #NewYorkSchools #LanguageDiversity #EducationInnovation
Southampton schools outline 60/40 Spanish–English dual-language model, opt-out rules and parent training
District leaders described a side-by-side 60/40 Spanish/English dual-language model for 2026–27 with no lottery, a one-year opt-in/opt-out commitment, weekly "Scale Up" exposure for all students, parent trainings, and planned posting of a dual-language handbook over the summer.
citizenportal.ai
June 4, 2026 at 5:18 AM
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Parents in Chappaqua are demanding a rethink on tech use for young students, pushing for the elimination of iPads in classrooms for grades preK-2.

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#NewCastleWestchesterCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #NewCastleSchools #ParentalInvolvement #TechnologyGovernance
Parents urge Chappaqua schools to curb screen time, limit AI use for youngest students
Multiple parents at the Chappaqua Board of Education meeting pressed the district to eliminate or sharply limit 1:1 device use for preK–2 and to provide clearer, district‑level guidance on classroom video and AI; the board said it will review comments in a dedicated technology work session.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Parents are demanding transparency and better communication as concerns rise over computerized assessments and potential exam exemption changes in the district.

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#NJ #CitizenPortal #NewJerseySchools #EducationReform #ParentalInvolvement #AssessmentTransparency
Policy updates and debate over exam exemptions and assessment transparency
Policy committee updated policies on ideological displays, staff conduct and home instruction; parents raised concerns about exam-exemption changes and heavy use of computerized assessments (IXL, LinkIt) and asked for better communication and an educator survey; the district plans a district assessment committee to review reporting and communication.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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The Wake County Board of Education just made pivotal decisions, approving key policies that could reshape parental involvement and material challenges in schools!

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#NC #CitizenPortal #MaterialChallenges #ParentalInvolvement #PolicyReform #NorthCarolinaEducation
At a glance: board approves consent agenda and two policy second readings
The board unanimously approved the amended consent agenda and adopted two policies on second reading: Policy 32‑10 (inspection/objection to instructional and supplementary materials) and Policy 35‑10 (religious‑based exemptions/release time), each passing with a single No vote on second reading.
citizenportal.ai
September 16, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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A parent's concerns about data collection from a third-party reading tool have sparked a significant discussion about student privacy and consent in Georgia schools.

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#GA #ParentalInvolvement #CitizenPortal #GeorgiaParents #EducationAssessment #DataPrivacy
Parent raises data‑collection concerns over third‑party reading tool; APS pledges data‑governance response
A parent asked whether third‑party reading/assessment software (referred to as Amira) collects student voice or likeness without consent. Senior adviser Carolyn Barnett deferred to the district data governance team and pledged to provide a formal response.
citizenportal.ai
September 15, 2026 at 1:21 PM