As citizens of the world, students in today's classrooms seek global contexts for learning. Opportunities for networked and international collaborations are bringing both the world to classrooms and classrooms to the world. With a focus on international standards of instruction, globally-minded programs inspire students to be curious through investigation and reflective in analysis of thought.
Here are some ways that we can build strong connections with the parents in our school communities:
1. Use what the kids use
If we can connect using mediums (blogs, YouTube, Twitter, etc.) that our students use, not only are we building an understanding and instructional leadership within our schools, but we are familiarizing our parents with many of the tools that their children will be using.
You may not have all parents excited about the changes that are happening in school, but they are out there. You have to find them which leads into the next point.
3. Tap into parent leadership
One thing that we have to realize is that parents are more likely to listen to other parents.
What is imperative is that we connect with parents that have a voice with others and get their feedback on new initiatives.
Although the simplicity of this article can be deceiving, it echos the phrase I've heard my mentor use many times before "leaderhsip comes down to how you treat people." I strive to live up to her words each day as I am met daily with the changes in public education.
“Somewhere in your organization, groups of people are already doing
things differently and better. To create lasting change, find areas of positive
deviance and fan their flames.”
school staff takes ownership of the quest for change
identifies preexisting solutions (what is working) and amplifies them across the
school
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