The 21st Century Parent

The 21st Century Parent emphatically reminds us that the missing ingredient in closing the gaps in achievement is a heaping measure of parent engagement and community.

This is a one-of-a-kind book; even the most savvy expert will find novel advice, useful tools, sample school practices, and strategies.

The book is an outstanding resource recognizing and building upon assets that parents and communities bring in creating partnerships for children's school success.

Packed with tips for parents, principals, and teachers, resource tools, and an invaluable guide for engaging parents, The 21st Century Parent reveals how to build strong collaborative relationships and offers practical advice for improving interactions between parents and teachers, from ensuring that parents are constructive and inclusive to navigating the complex issues surrounding diversity in the classroom and how parents can be transformative change agents for their children and their schools.

Written with candor, clarity, and humor, 21st Century Parent is essential reading for teachers, parents on the front lines in public schools, and administrators and policymakers at all levels.