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…

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. …

… 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…