Building Positive Conditions for Learning at Home: Strategies and Resources for Families and Caregivers is from The American Institutes For Research.

Rethinking Family Engagement During School Closures is from Teaching Tolerance.

Children are autonomous learners – Thank you, @pfagell , for posting this! Turn Your Demanding Child Into a Productive Co-Worker https://t.co/PikxIFjqZC

— Rick Wormeli (@rickwormeli2) May 2, 2020

Blast from Past: Parents Helping Their Kids with Reading https://t.co/a3c9tsZBpl pic.twitter.com/Vmi4wcmR6o

— Timothy Shanahan (@ReadingShanahan) April 25, 2020

Our kids’ teachers didn’t have to bribe them with cookies or electronics, so why do we have to? @nytparenting has tips from experts on how to get your kid to treat you like their teacher. https://t.co/sq1Cy9Ywhy

— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 26, 2020

Parents as Emergency Teachers? The Research Offers Cautions and Opportunities for Schools is from Ed Week.

5 ways parents can motivate children at home during the pandemic – without nagging or tantrums is from The Conversation.

Learning at home: Engaging with parents is from The Education Hub.

6 tips for parents who home-school is from The Conversation.

Spanish-Language Visualization: ‘7 Tips for Parents Supporting Remote Learning’ is the headline of my latest Education Week Teacher column.

As regular readers know, three educators have worked to create several English- and Spanish-language visualizations and infographics of the key points I’ve made in various videos.

Thanks to Wendi Pillars, Xatli Stox, and Lindsay Kuhl for their amazing work, which can be found at these previous posts:

Infographic: ‘7 Tips for Remote Teaching’

Spanish-Language Infographic: ‘7 Tips for Parents Supporting Remote Learning’

Visualization of ‘7 Tips for Parents Supporting Remote Learning’

Infographic: ‘7 Tips for Parents Supporting Remote Learning’

Now, Wendi and Xatli have collaborated to create yet another amazing vizualization – a Spanish-language version of the English one Wendi did earlier of “7 Tips For Parents Supporting Remote Learning.” I’ve embedded the video below it (Xatli has made all the Spanish-language versions of these infographics available for download here):

Visualization of ‘7 Tips for Parents Supporting Remote Learning’ is the headline of my latest Education Week Teacher column.

Teacher Wendi Pillars shares a visual illustration of the points made in my video, “7 Tips for Parents Supporting Remote Learning.’

My latest Education Week Teacher column is headlined Infographic: ‘7 Tips for Parents Supporting Remote Learning.’

In it, Lindsay Kuhl shares a great infographic she created illustrating the seven key points I spoke about in a recent video (which I’ve embedded below her infographic):

And here’s the video:

I *just* finished writing this blog post on EL family engagement during coronovirus. It includes lists of resources can we offer EL/immigrant parents to support them in working with their children at home. #ellchat #familyengagement https://t.co/CpwPUWqKWU https://t.co/oudtmhQqZx

— Laura Gardner (@lauragardner79) March 17, 2020

.@worcesterpublic schools has a good Family Project https://t.co/Xv8MMZzZN3 based on the question, What Makes Our Family Special? Seems like the right kind of thing to offer families as an activity… https://t.co/EhUpiukeQz

— Justin Reich (@bjfr) March 15, 2020

@Larryferlazzo we have a teacher-designed K-5 video library of every math, reading and writing concept for PARENTS. Just launched this fall and we'd love to share for free to help those impacted by #COVID19 Quick setup for #schools too! https://t.co/oZFfDgHrm4

— Cohesion Education (@CohesionEd) March 13, 2020

Tips on what to do when the schools close @parent_phd https://t.co/igFlZEumST

— Vincent Cho (@profvinnycho) March 12, 2020

Stanford education researchers find that literacy efforts involving home and community interventions alongside teacher training are most effective at improving children's literacy in developing countries. #NationalReadingMonthhttps://t.co/p0ZsPtwo0X

— Stanford Education (@StanfordEd) March 10, 2020

Check out the School Community Network.

‘Parentese’ helps parents, babies make ‘conversation’ and boosts language development is from Science Daily.

Just noticing the UNC proxy on the link above. You can also access the paper here:https://t.co/BqOMMmDhgU

— Brittany C. Murray (@BrittanyCMurray) March 3, 2020

*NEW research featured in @ccf_families*
1. Inadequate, unequal funding leads public schools to rely on privileged “helicopter” parents for financial/logistical support. To avoid conflict with those parents, teachers exempt them and their kids from rules.https://t.co/BufOSF27fp

— Jess Calarco (@JessicaCalarco) March 3, 2020

How some schools are taking steps to encourage family engagement https://t.co/M6373UgIuK

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) March 3, 2020

For schools eager to bolster parental involvement, it’s a family affair https://t.co/41e86aeXoy

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) March 1, 2020

Personal Touch Beats Technology for Parent-School Communication, Survey Finds is from Ed Week.

Home Visits Are Effective. Here’s Why They Still Make Some Teachers Uneasy. is from Ed Surge.

Interesting new descriptive study out by @amprog @EdProgress that suggests we are making some progress on improving school communication with parents.https://t.co/OUCnIbc2C3

Great overview in @educationweek w/ a few bonus comments by me. https://t.co/jCkYAs8dHF

— Matthew A. Kraft (@MatthewAKraft) February 21, 2020

How Parents Can Help Middle Schoolers Build Confidence and Character https://t.co/BYwwWQRqfN #edchat

— Lisa Stringfellow (@EngageReaders) February 11, 2020

We asked teenagers whether their parents should worry about how much time they spend on their devices. Over 300 students responded. Here is what they said. https://t.co/fliMFI0CYt

— NYT Learning Network (@NYTimesLearning) February 7, 2020

A2: @rickwormeli2 Response To parent about retakes was an earth mover https://t.co/7nbElvpNcZ #masterychat

— ℂ ℝ (@cradisch_wc) February 7, 2020

“What I find is parents saying, ‘I have to do what’s best for my child.’ I think we’re trying to move parents a little bit on this: Integration often is what’s best for your child.” https://t.co/sXIKiTWb6s

— dan reed, blake high school class of 05 (@justupthepike) February 4, 2020

English Fluency Among Parents: Why It Matters for Student Success is from Ed Week.

Parent engagement, bilingual education and immigrant friendly schools are crucial to student success in LA, where 60% of children have at least one immigrant parent, new report finds is from LA School Report.

One-page handout for families on promoting young children's engagement with informational text at home, including through @MollyOfDenali !https://t.co/iM0kgGMwTL

— Nell K. Duke (@nellkduke) January 25, 2020

Poor parents have been sent to prison for using a relative's address to access a different school district. This piece profiles wealthy parents using address fraud and opportunity hoarding (rental apartment) to access an elite Houston public arts magnet, with few consequences… https://t.co/WQ6cuNJss7

— Mira Debs (@mira_debs) January 21, 2020

Can a mobile communicatons app improve parent engagement and student achievement? @MatthewAKraft & @abolves explore in research featured in our latest Reading List. https://t.co/9YGASgTINe

— FutureEd (@FutureEdGU) January 20, 2020

Panicking About Your Kids’ Phones? New Research Says Don’t https://t.co/keOwdzAOsU

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) January 19, 2020

Gearing up to launch a new family engagement pilot initiative at @UICLiteracy called the Read, Make, & Play Bag project, supporting family literacy, play, and co-learning. Here are some of the books that will be in the bags. pic.twitter.com/G37Dli9SlC

— Kira J. Baker-Doyle (@KJBD) January 15, 2020

My kid's school (62% poverty rate) raised $10,213 last year. One of her friends goes to a "public" school where a single parent donated $200,000 to the PTA. These are semi-private schools; there is no other word for them. https://t.co/DG5Csxbghu

— Jessica Winter (@winterjessica) January 13, 2020

Parents aren’t powerless when it comes to sleep-deprived teenagers is from Eureka Alert.

 

Community Schools as an Effective School Improvement Strategy: A Review of the Evidence

New @REL_SE REL Tool complements and extends a @WhatWorksED practice guide by providing step-by-step guidance for teachers to support families in practicing foundational reading skills at home.https://t.co/LQABkQsTbf pic.twitter.com/RqoDQnP2qb

— IES Research (@IESResearch) January 6, 2020

Some ed­u­ca­tors spend lit­tle ex­tra time in the com­mu­ni­ties where they teach. Do­ing so can pay real div­i­dends. – @UrbanEdDJhttps://t.co/a5x6wUDKNT

— Alexander (@alexanderrusso) January 6, 2020

How do you plan to better engage your #ELs' parents and families in the new year? These tips from @edutopia are a good starting point. https://t.co/uABOymKsEo

— Seidlitz Education (@Seidlitz_Ed) January 3, 2020

Did you know that the secret to healthy baby brain development is YOU? No fancy toys required. Sing, read, talk and interact with your baby from birth. Learn more with Dr. Anita Chandra’s Tips for Kids. https://t.co/ljPCEJtO9v

— Reach Out and Read (@reachoutandread) December 27, 2019

Reframing Family, School, and Community Engagement is from NAFSCE.

“It wasn’t until I switched roles and started to visit classrooms in other schools that I began to see things from a different perspective.” https://t.co/74RQqXxJbm

— Sawsan Morrar (@sawsan24) December 18, 2019

NEW: Boosting MS Parent & Family Engagement. #mschat #middleschool #leadupchat @amle #JoyfulLeaders #PTA
Family-school engagement is tougher in middle school but the payoff is huge. Dr. @CurtisChandler6 recommends strategic planning and really good tech.https://t.co/jalxgKhrm9 pic.twitter.com/ooW6MP1vXT

— MiddleWeb (@middleweb) December 16, 2019

This is top notch, friends—might be the most useful post I’ve read this year (and that’s saying something because my moving writers buddies are ALWAYS killing it!) https://t.co/AzRJ5fBStg

— ZigThinks (@ZigThinks) December 16, 2019

If you’re seeking ways to dial back screen use among children 6 and under, here are a few tips from @NYTParenting https://t.co/5ml2wXvdsQ

— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 16, 2019

How to make your kindergartener a book worm is from Teach Learn Grow.

The Psychological Benefits To Hearing Family Stories This Thanksgiving is from NPR.

The Myth of the Two-Parent Home is from The NY Times.

What’s Lost When Black Children Are Socialized Into a White World is from The Atlantic.

Among the reasons parents can avoid disputing their child's special education services

-Resource imbalance
-Inability to get time off work to attend mediation
-Language barriers
-Fear of encountering relevant parties in public outside of schoolhttps://t.co/2nR3aDt119 #spedchat pic.twitter.com/73CvwMDmxd

— Politics K-12 (@PoliticsK12) December 4, 2019

On the left, NYC average PTA income per student: $167.57.

On the right, the school where I taught: $0. https://t.co/8pvKqJbfxg

h/t @EdPolicyWC pic.twitter.com/4MY5LgkutD

— Cara Jackson (@cara__jackson) December 3, 2019

Lots of caveats with @NYCSchools PTA fundraising data, but even with errors this # shouldn't change too much: median white kid went to a school that raised $65 per student last year, while median black kid went to a school that raised $4 per kid: https://t.co/NMXt1iSSwu

— Michael Elsen-Rooney (@MichaelElsenRoo) December 2, 2019

Connecting With English-Learner Families: 5 Ideas to Help Schools is from Ed Week.

What We’ve Learned: Administrators share advice for engaging families is from Education Dive.

Check out all the great ways you can use tech to communicate with parents! Thx @irina_mcgrath & @michelleshory #ellchat https://t.co/twvjCaYauA

— Carol Salva (@MsSalvac) November 26, 2019

These are a handful of many questions we can ask to identify Ss and Families strengths to Break Down the Wall by #TeachingtoStrengths. #ellchat #ellchat_bkclub @ASCD @CorwinPress @Larryferlazzo pic.twitter.com/mtJXAH0KTT

— Debbie Zacarian (@DebbieZacarian) November 22, 2019

Schools less important than parents in determining higher education aspirations https://t.co/0MYgOmPsq0

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) November 19, 2019

Helicopter parents and 'hothouse children' — exploring the high stakes of family dynamics https://t.co/5ZlGxJPTDB via @EurekAlert

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) November 19, 2019

Attending (parents’) preferred schools in Barbados did not improve short-run test scores, but improved post-secondary school completion and adult well-being. Interesting paper by Diether Beuermann and @KiraboJackson presented today in #SeminarioEducacion @BIDeducacion . pic.twitter.com/Mq1KSfjs3V

— Diana Hincapie (@DianaHincapieO) November 18, 2019

Responding Calmly to Upset Parents is from Edutopia.

A Guide for Educators: Helping Families Engage in Their Children’s Learning

HOW TO SHARE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK WITH PARENTS is from English Teaching 101.

On the Rise: Cincinnati’s Community Learning Centers is from Future of Learning.

How parents can begin to structure conversations around ethical college admissions is from Harvard.

Please view and share our new Educator Guide on #familyengagement & companion Family Guide! Both here: https://t.co/M5PJ40lBVt @DrPriceMitchell @Larryferlazzo @FSCPSIG @isherriatwork

— Lori G. Thomas (@LoriT027) November 13, 2019

What can Chicago's School Quality Rating Policy tell us about designing school quality reports with families in mind? @brandonspeak @bellwethered todayhttps://t.co/029izwGzZT

— Cara Jackson (@cara__jackson) November 12, 2019

Tips And Tricks Parents Can Use To Nurture a Love of Reading in Kids https://t.co/E9Hp3Ba4FE

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) November 12, 2019

Calming the Waters: Dealing with the Angry Parent https://t.co/xjK8CrRyCg #edchat pic.twitter.com/IffsevS6gx

— Dr. Anael Alston (@DrAAlston) November 11, 2019

A2: In 21 years of teaching I have *never* met a parent who didn't care about their kids' education. Being silent in the midst of deficit thinking dishonors those students and families targeted, but also all of us. I have spoken up in meetings, and in private. #elemmathchat https://t.co/e5eqMt7K1D

— Marian Dingle (@DingleTeach) November 8, 2019

How do we move from thinking about what parents/families NEED to how parents/families LEAD their children's #education? Check out our article in #LiteracyToday, @ILAToday online magazine: https://t.co/kwVL8ydKi1 @see_tel #LeadLearnELPA @MizzouEducation pic.twitter.com/rDMcjf37ZN

— Lisa Dorner (@lisamdorner) November 7, 2019

For D.C. Parents, School Chaperoning Is Pay to Play – Talk Poverty https://t.co/uojUSPm00X via @nuzzel thanks @jessicasutterW6

— Alexander (@alexanderrusso) November 7, 2019

Very interesting article on how PTAs contribute to inequities across schoolshttps://t.co/cb3gp4s1j7

— Gwen Fishel (@gwenfishel) November 6, 2019

Parent-Teacher Conference Season https://t.co/mBJzskl0OA

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) October 31, 2019

The Parent’s Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA® Form https://t.co/HnU9xWnMy4

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) October 19, 2019

Parental involvement, reading, extracurriculars, homework help. All are great but parents who model honesty, integrity & hard work are laying a firm educational foundation. You don’t need riches, education or English proficiency to provide that. #ellchat #edchat

— Anabel Gonzalez 🍎 (@amgonza) October 18, 2019

🔘My mother never read a book out loud to me.
🔘She missed several parent-tcher conferences.
🔘Field trip slips were rarely signed.

However, I CAN describe her backbreaking jobs here in the US & her efforts to put bread on the table.

THIS is #FamilyEngagement #Ellchat_bkclub

— Emily Fɾαɳƈιʂ 💫 (@emilyfranESL) October 18, 2019

Every Parent-Teacher Conference Should Look Like This is from The Education Post.

Today I tried the @Microsoft Language translation app with Spanish speaking .@ColsCitySchools parent…and the translator app speaks the translation! Making parents feel like #YouBelong #SpiritofCCS pic.twitter.com/953gpwZTqo

— Dr. Randall Sampson (@RandallSampson) October 25, 2019

Parents try to control the urge to check their kids’ grades all the time, but some can’t help themselves https://t.co/zHfGS2bd1M

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) October 15, 2019

The Things Parents Don't Talk About With Their Kids … But Should https://t.co/a087JyHHab

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) October 8, 2019

Parent,”I would like to come read to the class, but I can’t read English.” Me, “well, please come read in your language.” Parent, “really? “ Me, “of course!” And,she did and it was amazing!!Thank you to this mom for reading to us!📚 You made your daughter proud! 😊 #cridgepride pic.twitter.com/ukyeah59lb

— Mrs. Ryan (@MrsRyan310) September 30, 2019

OPINION: Parents, here’s why your most important partner may be your child’s teacher (and vice versa) is from The Hechinger Report.

Check out the new Family Engagement Playbook.

Parental involvement plays key role in children’s academic attainment, research shows is from Science Daily.

A successful experience in school isn't just about report cards. Ideally, your child will learn how to learn, retain information, think independently, ask questions and develop an increasing sense of competence.https://t.co/qW71ulKnSF

— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 28, 2019

As cities gentrify and schools diversify, PTOs grapple to ensure all parent voices are heard – The Washington Post https://t.co/XhUwhcYFpZ

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) September 21, 2019

this take is EXTREMELY CORRECT https://t.co/HBENt7vv5s

— Dana Goldstein (@DanaGoldstein) September 20, 2019

This is an important article about single parents and school events, w/ implications also for families whose work schedules make evening/wknd events difficult to attend. Thx, @Larryferlazzo! https://t.co/eJz5WdDP0T

— Colorín Colorado (@ColorinColorado) September 18, 2019

Educators: looking for a resource to help you better connect with parents/guardians? Check out the new 'Connect with Guardians' unit, located in the #GoogleEdu Teacher Center, for tools that will help make communication effortless: https://t.co/OS7JQ2lVo9 pic.twitter.com/MucXpT700a

— Google for Education (@GoogleForEdu) September 17, 2019

Our work on the front page of the print edition of today’s USA Today. ⁦@HarrisBIPLab⁩ ⁦@HarrisPolicy⁩ https://t.co/Q9v3JZNJdb

— Ariel Kalil (@ariel_kalil) September 17, 2019

Is homework a nightly struggle? Ask your child these 7 questions https://t.co/4Df1vpwDZf

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) September 6, 2019

Neighborhood tours featured in teacher orientation https://t.co/6YgTMHSnHU

— Jana Echevarria, PhD (@Jechev) September 14, 2019

Parents/Guardians! Take our family engagement surveyhttps://t.co/NHHbx7QaCO

— Sac City Unified (@officialSCUSD) September 14, 2019

Dear Educators,
Do not write off parents, particularly those of color, who do not attend Open House. Many are managing multiple jobs, young children, and other obligations. Be graceful and endeavor to build bridges, not walls. Lack of physical presence does not mean indifference.

— drwatson (@terrinwatson) September 12, 2019

This tells you a lot about how certain schools get the kind of parents and culture they want. And this absolutely happens in district schools too – even the lack of transportation. https://t.co/L18B163vWI

— Cara Fitzpatrick (@Fitz_ly) September 11, 2019

Something to think about when calling parents from school…check out this thread! https://t.co/1encEEuTJ1

— Sheri Robbins, Ph.D. (@docrobbins17) September 11, 2019

Tough dilemma relating to #DemocratizingEvidence: Parents Say They Want More School Data. Teachers Say They Need More Time to Use it https://t.co/Frlzmlq6JP https://t.co/n9KymVigur

— Jim Kohlmoos (@jimkohlmoos) September 10, 2019

‘The Secret of a Charter School’s Success? Parents’. Eye opening article. Show the extent of the selection bias that the charter school lottery system in the US creates, as well as acknowledging the results they get on top of that. https://t.co/NHDkF9f8gO via @rpondiscio

— Oliver Lovell (@ollie_lovell) September 9, 2019

A key limitation of relying on parental pressure as a force for continuous improvement: “admins often acquiesced to the demands of the most vocal parents rather than prioritizing the requests that could contribute to the learning of all students.” https://t.co/KRBdEsDmKg 1/8 https://t.co/an3JOXjqRb

— Cara Jackson (@cara__jackson) September 8, 2019

Need ideas for families engagement of your #ELs? @SupportEduc always has great resources. Check them out! https://t.co/nWLrpcrW3o

— Jessica Williams (@JWilliamsESL) September 5, 2019

List: How to Log In to the Student Portal – McSweeney’s Internet Tendency https://t.co/KplkTSmHdj

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) September 5, 2019

Last night at open house I shared w/parents that there will be no reading log this year. I then provided them this handout to explain some other ways to foster an authentic love of reading without relying on a reading log. Wonderful conversations followed: https://t.co/pUAmCzGpRy

— Jess Lifshitz (@Jess5th) September 4, 2019

NEW: Partner with the Families of Your English Learners. @ValentinaESL#mschat #ellchat #esl #elachat @ncte @ILAToday #educoach #sschat #mathchat #scichat EL specialist Valentina Gonzalez walks us step by to step thru partnership building. @Larryferlazzohttps://t.co/OVFHZkB6LB pic.twitter.com/jUGtBaXLDG

— MiddleWeb (@middleweb) September 2, 2019

Parents may be a better judge of school impacts on long-run outcomes than those implied by standardized tests.
https://t.co/DnNK640HXz

— C. Kirabo Jackson (@KiraboJackson) September 2, 2019

White Teacher, Here’s How You Can Successfully Partner With Black Families is by Sharif El-Mekki.