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
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.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.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.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.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?
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Explore practical articles below and conversations with education leaders from Modern Parents Magazine’s publishing history. Browse archived leadership interviews →FEATURED AUDIO
Inside Early Childhood Classrooms: The Lived Experience of Learning Environments
An audio conversation about early childhood classroom learning environments. Listen to the Podcast
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
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
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,
Helping Students Learn When Life Disrupts School
Practical reminders for educators: keep instructions clear, listen to students’ circumstances, build regular contact, and support colleagues when learning conditions change.
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
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