Win at parent engagement
When Possip first started we heard with skepticism "do principals really want to know what parents think Do they really want parent engagement?" And the short answer is - not...
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3 Reasons Parents Should Give Schools Grace in April
Parents - schools need grace in the Spring. Before we go on, some fun praise we saw in this week's Possip. Praise like that from these...
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Schools, Parents & Marriage: A Valentine’s Season Message
We couldn't resist. It's Valentine's season. Cupid shot his arrow at us :-).So we thought this was the right time to explore what we can learn about successful marriages to...
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Chronic Absenteeism & Parents: 4 Things to Know
Chronic absenteeism and attendance is a big deal these days. In fact, over 60% of states have some measure of attendance included in their ESSA standards. What does that mean...
7 Notes of Inspiration Educators Can Borrow from Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we commemorate Martin Luther King's birthday and enter Black History Month, it is timely to consider what lessons we can learn from Martin Luther King and apply to schools...
The Upside of Helicopter Parents
Since it's the holiday season we thought we'd give eager parents a little holiday gift this year. Permission to helicopter. Typically, I'm not one to celebrate helicoptering. Helicopter parents have been...
Tips for Pick Up and Drop Off
Schools spend a lot of time planning for pick up or drop off, carlines, and bus transportation. Possip hears from parents about pick up and drop off, buses, car lines,...
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The Gift of Feedback
This special feature on Possip's blog is thanks to educator and entrepreneur Lauren Sikes. Lauren is the Founder and CEO of DesignEd, which innovates culture + curriculum in K-12 schools. She...
Educating is hard. Let parents help!
The original opening for this blog post shared a real life scenario highlighting how hard educators' jobs are. The scenario happened just last week to a school counselor I know. Before...
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Leaning Into Small Parent Turnout: Starting Where You Are with Parent Engagement
You may have heard of the book "Good is the Enemy of Great". It is a wonderful book that outlines why we don't have great organizations because we're willing to...
