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Empowering Parents as Partners
Equipping parents with the tools to tackle elementary school all over again.
The ParentTeachers Story
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Our Mission
At ParentTeachers, we empower families by bridging the gap between home and classroom learning. Our goal is to help parents understand what's being taught in their children’s classrooms and why, so they can effectively support their child’s academic education. With our grade-specific guides, you’ll gain a clear understanding of every standard your child will learn, making it easy to stay engaged and confident in helping them at home. Say goodbye to the confusion of "that’s not how my teacher explained it"—we’ll equip you to teach alongside them.
I remember clearly once leaving a meeting with a parent and turning to one of the school counselors saying "wow! That parent was an amazing advocate for their student". They knew their rights, were familiar with the policies and requested exactly what they thought their student needed. We were able to quickly and efficiently get their student the supports they needed and our collective goal of helping this student was met. I just wished that all families had the resources and knowledge that this family did. But I know it's not easy. Education in American is a complex system.
After taking an extended maternity leave with my third baby, I had enough time away from schools to clearly reflect on my time as a teacher and principal and think about what was next. It wasn't long before I felt called to this project. To put together resources for families that can give them the tools to support their students with current academic practices, demystify what common core is, and hopefully provide it all in an easily accessible format for families to give them the confidence to navigate our school system and advocate for their students.
Supporting Parents in Title 1 Schools
I believe that access to information is power! 💪📚I want to ensure that all families have the opportunity to benefit from these guides, regardless of circumstances. Meet the one-for-one purchasing model: for every Parent’s Guide to Kindergarten Math purchased, one is given free to a parent in a Title I school.