Family Engagement
10/19/2019
At PNA, we strive to educate students to be exceptional learners and independent thinkers of vision, courage, and integrity. This mission guides our educational policies, teaching philosophies, curriculum and academic framework choices, and approaches to building communities of learners. It helps us ensure that we are providing an exceptional educational experience for our students and families. However, we cannot achieve this mission without you. Your engagement and partnership is a key factor in our ability to provide an exceptional educational experience for our students and families. In fact, research indicates that “the best predictor of student success is the extent to which families encourage learning at home and involve themselves in their child’s education.” [1] Your support and encouragement inside -and outside of- the classroom further fuels curiosity in our learners, fosters a love of learning, and helps your children become lifelong learners. It shows them that learning is important and valuable, that you care deeply about their education and their futures and that they should too. According to the National Education Association (NEA), partnerships between families and schools not only increase student success, but also strengthen families, build community support, and improve schools. In a policy brief, the NEA states, “While education is clearly an asset to the individual, it also benefits families and serves the common good. Education is a core value of our democratic society, and it is in everyone’s self-interest to insure that all children receive a quality education. Our democracy, as well as our economy, depends on an educated citizenry and skilled workforce. [...] Too many policymakers, community leaders, and even parents still view schools and student learning as the sole responsibility of educators. While educators take their professional responsibilities seriously, they also recognize that they cannot do it alone. They need and depend on the support from parents and community members.” [2] PNA's mission is to help its students become exceptional learners and independent thinkers equipped to creatively solve problems. We recognize that you play an integral role in this and thank you for partnering with us to help all of our students become confident, lifelong learners ready to make a difference in our world. We could not do it without you. [1] Waterford. "How Parent Involvement Leads to Student Success." waterford.org. 01 Nov. 2018. n. pag. Web. 19 Oct. 2019.
[2] NEA Education Policy and Practice Department. "Parent, Family, Community Involvement in Education." nea.org. page 2. Web. 19 Oct. 2019. Comments are closed.
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Saania AliMs. Ali graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. She specializes in Early Childhood Education, ESL, and Special Education. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, and painting! Archives
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