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Monday, June 2, 2008
Getting DADS involved
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The superintendent of Clayton County schools kicked the father volunteer group DADS out of the 10 schools where they helped out.
Some volunteers say the action was retribution for efforts to recall school board members. School officials say all volunteers must undergo background checks before they can work with students.
Clayton isn’t the only district with groups for dads. Other districts, and many private schools, have started similar programs to get men more involved.
The situation has improved. Go to district PTA meetings and you’ll see more and more men serving as presidents of their local school chapters. I’ve seen fathers show up to have lunch with their kids or read books to classes or help with tutoring after school.
What do you think can be done to get more fathers volunteering in school? What unique benefits can they provide students?
