The background, history and premise of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is important, but for our families, we need to break down exactly what these new standards look like for each grade level and how parents can support them in the home. The National PTA has recently published a Parents Guide to Student Success in PDF format in multiple languages.

Far too often families find that how they wish to be engaged in education isn't the role they are assigned. While some resign themselves to those roles, the truth is that whether they fund raise or advocate, families should be treated as respected partners in education.

She's back! Dr. Michele Borba returns to #ptchat this Wednesday night at 9pm EDT/6PST to give advice on how parents can help kids get off to a great start this school year!

The new school year is on the horizon and it's a perfect time to ramp up your involvement in your children's schools. Remember that an informed parent is a child's best advocate. Here's a pop quiz to test how much you know about your children's schools and your school district.

Many states have adopted policies that describe effective family engagement and how to measure its success.  But far too often, schools and district's fail to follow through on policies. The result? Parents are left to define engagement on their own. By working together we can create solid partnerships and greater student success.