by Gino Whitaker | Dec 21, 2017
An evaluative paper to explore findings on: How well does the COFI model work with a range of parents and communities to engage parents as leaders in their families, schools, communities and in building a powerful voice for parents on policy and systems change goals...
by Gino Whitaker | Apr 28, 2016
Parents have a unique perspective on issues of school culture and are valuable partners in assessing and shifting school culture. The guide was created in cooperation with the Transforming School Discipline Collaborative and has been used by the Illinois State Board...
by Gino Whitaker | Aug 1, 2014
Parents have to be involved and take the initiative in local schools. But we also need to know our rights and understand the system! Part of this guide is sharing what we believe is important to know when your son or daughter is suspended, expelled, or otherwise...
by Gino Whitaker | Aug 1, 2014
Los padres tienen que estar involucrados y tomar la iniciativa en las escuelas locales. ¡Pero también tenemos que reconocer nuestros derechos y entender el sistema! Una parte de esta guía es compartir lo que creemos es importante saber cuando su hijo o hija es...
by Gino Whitaker | Aug 1, 2012
In 2006-2008, low-income African American and Latina mothers and grandmothers, members of the citywide organizing group POWER-PAC (Parents Organized to Win, Educate and Renew – Policy Action Council), went door-to-door in 19 low- and moderate-income communities and...
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