FOR SUPERINTENDENTS, SCHOOL BOARDS & EDUCATION LEADERS

Stronger Family Engagement. Stronger School Communities.

Connect district priorities with the families and educators who bring them to life. Modern Parents Magazine offers forums, workshops, educator coaching, and consulting centered on meaningful partnerships between home and school. Discuss Your District’s Priorities
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START WITH WHAT MATTERS TO YOUR DISTRICT

Turn family engagement into a practical plan.

Build a shared approach around your goals for attendance, literacy, student success, and community trust. Begin with your district’s needs, then identify ways families, educators, and community partners can work together.

Attendance & connection

Explore welcoming outreach and two-way communication that help schools understand barriers and strengthen relationships with families.

Literacy & student learning

Help families understand classroom goals and find practical ways to support reading and learning at home.

Community trust

Create space for family voices, clear communication, and shared priorities across schools and the community.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER

Support designed around your priorities.

Parent Power Forums

Bring parents, educators, and community partners together for practical learning, discussion, and a shared focus on student success.

Educator coaching & workshops

Support staff with family engagement strategies, instructional reflection, and practical approaches they can use in their school communities.

District & school consulting

Explore your current approach, identify priorities, and develop next steps for family engagement and school improvement.

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IN THE CLASSROOM

Support for Teachers

Practical ideas and individualized support for the relationships and everyday teaching practices that help students learn.

Family communication

Build respectful, two-way conversations with parents, share classroom goals clearly, and invite families to contribute what they know about their children.

Classroom strategies

Reflect on student engagement, strengthen supportive classroom routines, and connect learning at school with practical activities at home.

Workshops & educator coaching

Explore workshops and individual coaching shaped around teachers’ questions, instructional goals, and school community.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Support for Athletics & Coaches

Strong partnerships among coaches, families, and educators can help student-athletes grow as learners, teammates, and leaders.

Coach–family partnerships

Encourage clear expectations, respectful communication, and constructive conversations among coaches, student-athletes, and their families.

Student-athlete support

Bring families and educators into conversations about balancing school and sports, staying engaged in learning, and developing responsibility.

Team culture & recognition

Explore ways to celebrate effort, teamwork, leadership, and family involvement while strengthening a sense of belonging in the school community.

Discuss support for your school’s athletics program →

ON CAMPUS

Support for Higher Education

Connect teaching, student-parent support, and early childhood leadership with the needs of your campus community.

Student-parent engagement

Explore ways to connect students raising children with campus resources, family engagement opportunities, and practical support for balancing college and parenting.

Faculty workshops & coaching

Support instructional reflection, student engagement, and thoughtful approaches to teaching in online and in-person learning environments.

Campus child development centers

Discuss director mentoring, teacher coaching, and family partnerships for campus centers that support children, student parents, and educator preparation.

Explore student-parent resources →   Discuss campus support →

EXPERIENCE THAT INFORMS THE WORK

Grounded in education and family engagement

This work draws on experience in district assistance, school improvement planning, federal and state programs, early childhood leadership, higher education, and parent advocacy.

What is your district working toward?

Share your priorities, the schools or families you want to reach, and the support you are considering. Start a conversation about a forum, workshop, coaching engagement, or consulting project. Discuss Your District’s Priorities

IDEAS & PERSPECTIVES FOR EDUCATORS

Continue the conversation.

Explore practical articles below and conversations with education leaders from Modern Parents Magazine’s publishing history. Browse archived leadership interviews →

A Two-Way Family Communication Routine for Educators

Family engagement works best when communication creates a conversation, not merely a stream of reminders. A small, consistent routine can help a teacher learn what families know about their children
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What is stress, the causes of stress? Is it inevitable?

Stress affects many Americans; it is not just a 21st century problem but and issue that people all over the world have experienced since the beginning of time. Stress can
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Mental Health Among African American Children

Mental disorders among children are described as serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave, or handle their emotions, causing distress and problems getting through the day. (Perou, Blumberg,
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The Narrative Study of Educators During COVID-19 Pandemic

Summary: In March of 2020, the landscape of America’s colleges and universities changed permanently with the greatest health crisis in generations. The coronavirus is a deadly health concern, as of
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A Critique of Why American Students Haven’t Gotten Better at Reading in 20 Years

Reading is Fundamental is a term that we use often in our schools, churches and families across America. Infants and toddlers in some cultures are exposed to written as well
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GUIDELINES to a Successful Family-School Relationship

Let’s consider specific guidelines to help you communicate effectively with your child’s teacher. Practice these guidelines, and your child will reap the benefits. Guideline 1: Identify the purpose for the
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