Dr. Deborah M. Vereen-Family Engagement Influencer

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The Devaluation of Family Engagement in Some Schools Series

Part 2: Here’s what some parents do — The Backstory A detailed introduction including the rationale for this four-part family engagement series is shared in part one. The link follows. The Devaluation of Family Engagement in Some Schools Series Part 1: Here’s what some educators do.medium.com You are urged to read this introduction before proceeding with this story. The Traditional Roles Parents Play in Education

Parenting

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The Devaluation of Family Engagement in Some Schools Series

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The Devaluation of Family Engagement in Some Schools Series

Part 1: Here’s what some educators do. — Series Introduction Numerous schools and families everywhere have historically positioned themselves as educational partners. When positive home and school partnerships prevail, schools are higher functioning because parents assume the role of being their child’s first teacher from their earliest beginnings. And highly successful schools embrace parents as valued members of their student’s…

Education

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Introducing Dr. Deborah M. Vereen

New ILLUMINATION-Curated Writer — Introduction Greetings literary, educational, and parental colleagues as well as members of our global village. I am honored that you chose to read my introductory story. While our diverse experiences, perspectives, and voices unite us as each word is read on the ILLUMINATION-Curated and Medium platform, I am happy that you…

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A Glimpse at Family Engagement in Education

… just a quick peek — Family engagement is a critical issue in education today. It refers to the mutual dedication, cooperation, and support that educators, parents, and other caregivers share as students are being educated. Whether the school is a traditional public, charter, faith-based, private, cyber, or independent facility, parents and educators must be determined…

Education

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Child Exploitation Exists On Social Media

And parents are the offender As a family engagement influencer and YouTube content creator as well as subscriber, I recently reached my breaking point. I will now devote some of my efforts to stopping the exploitation of physically disabled and severely ill children on social media platforms by their parents. Introduction My heart goes out to…

Social Media

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Wait For It

Being a parent is filled with happy and surprising outcomes. — Being a mother or father is one of the most beautiful lifelong experiences that one is blessed with. No words adequately describe the sustained pride, happiness, and joy parents carry in their hearts. For most, being a mother or father represents the highest calling one can answer to. This is…

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My mission is to ignite family engagement in education.

My mission is to ignite family engagement in education. Several goals support my work. I empower parents and educators to develop the confidence to work together to support the growth and development of students. I accentuate my “engagement fusion” framework to encourage educators to lead efforts to build authentic partnerships…

Family Engagement

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My mission is to ignite family engagement in education.

Several goals support my work.

I empower parents and educators to develop the confidence to work together to support the growth and development of students.
I accentuate my “engagement fusion” framework to encourage educators to lead efforts to build authentic partnerships…

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Become A Wealthy Parent

It is possible to get rich quickly by investing in your child’s education today. — Most people equate wealth to financial prosperity. For many, having an abundance of money and valuable possessions is synonymous with wealth. Still, others believe that individuals communicate their wealth through style, elegance, and luxury. All of these things reflect tangible indicators of wealth. Wealth is also intangible. It reflects the…

Education

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Be sure to follow my “The Devaluation of Family Engagement in Some Schools” four-part series.

Be sure to follow my “The Devaluation of Family Engagement in Some Schools” four-part series. I boldly share my truth about the reasons why educators, parents, students, and the community are responsible for family engagement deficits in education. I also present recommendations so that improvements are made in schools. Here…

Education

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Be sure to follow my “The Devaluation of Family Engagement in Some Schools” four-part series.

I boldly share my truth about the reasons why educators, parents, students, and the community are responsible for family engagement deficits in education. I also present recommendations so that improvements are made in schools.

Here…

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Our Children Grow Up Too Fast

Here are funny reminders for parents. — As a mom, sometimes I need to pause from my hectic pace and laugh. I have to take the time to chuckle because I need to be reminded that my 16-year-old daughter is a mature young lady. She’s simply not the little precocious girl she once was. If you’re like…

Parenting

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