THE PUBLISHING COMPANY BEHIND MODERN PARENTS MAGAZINE
National Family Development Institute
National Family Development Institute (NFDI) is the publishing company for Modern Parents Magazine, bringing families and educators into a shared conversation about children’s learning, development, and well-being.
Through Modern Parents Magazine, NFDI connects the academic world and the parenting world with practical ideas, thoughtful perspectives, and resources for home and school.
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Modern Parents Magazine
Since 2005, Modern Parents Magazine has shared stories and strategies for parents, students, student parents, and educators.
Its focus spans literacy, family life, child development, teaching, and meaningful connections between families and schools.
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Carol Alexander-Lewis
Publisher, Modern Parents Magazine
Carol Alexander-Lewis has published Modern Parents Magazine since 2005. Her work brings together her experience in education, early childhood leadership, and family engagement.
As publisher, she guides the magazine’s focus on helping families support children’s growth and helping educators strengthen the connection between home and school.
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Dr. Julian Stafford
VP, Marketing
Dr. Julian Stafford brings extensive experience in public school administration and urban educational leadership. His career includes serving as an Area Superintendent for the Orleans Parish School Board in New Orleans, Louisiana, and as Superintendent of New London Public Schools in Connecticut.
Dr. Stafford earned a bachelor’s degree in history from North Carolina A&T State University and a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. He continued his education at Harvard University, where he completed a doctorate, and pursued postdoctoral studies at the University of Oxford.
His background in district leadership offers a perspective on the connection between schools, families, and student learning.
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