It is always nice to hear from the parents of my students: Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Wanted to share with you Sasha’s painting. She did it yesterday while I was cooking. That is what she wanted to paint and she said that this is a caterpillar. I remembered that you did this [...]
I’m looking forward to the USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall on October 23 and 24 from 10am to 5:30pm. Hosted by Lockheed Martin, the Expo is the free grand finale for a nationwide festival that begins on October 10 with activities across the nation. With over 1,500 [...]
I’m a new middle school science teacher, and the thought of back-to-school night is already making me nervous. What should I expect? What should I do? —Kate, Savannah, Georgia Whether it’s held before school starts or during the first few weeks, this annual event provides an opportunity for the important adults in a student’s life [...]
My school wants to encourage more parental involvement. Any suggestions? —Madeleine, Lafayette, Louisiana “Parental involvement” is a term we think we all understand, but it might help to discuss what “involved” parents are. On the one hand, they might be the parents/caregivers who come to open houses or conferences, belong to the Parent Teacher Association, [...]
