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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The real “partner” in education
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Whenever I meet with a school official - doesn’t matter if it is a teacher, principal, superintendent or school board member - they always talk about how important parents are. Parents need to partner with the school for their child to succeed, they say.
Educators may say that but when you look at when they hold certain events the timing is more convenient for business leaders, not parents.
Atlanta Public Schools is holding its annual State of the Schools address at 7:30 a.m. today, a time when most families are getting ready for school.
This isn’t just an Atlanta issue. Few schools provide day care when they hold events in the evening. I’ve heard parents say they would go to a meeting if there was a place where kids could do their homework or read.
One can understand why schools reach out to business leaders. They have money to donate and connections to lobby on behalf of the district. But they’re not a school’s only audience.
Who do you think has become a school’s target partner?
