Judge rejects school transfer law for students in unaccredited districts

St. Louis County school districts do not have to accept students from the city of St. Louis because the law calling for such transfers violates the Hancock amendment to the Missouri Constitution by mandating action without providing money to pay for it, a judge ruled Tuesday. 

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School funding plan crumbles under economic, political strain

The promise behind Missouri's funding formula for public schools is simple and one that many thought would stand for years: Make sure that all children, from the poorest rural towns to the wealthiest suburban ones, have access to adequately funded schools.

Now, just six years after it was enacted — and before it has even been fully phased in — the school funding plan is fracturing amid budget shortfalls and what some call its own defects.

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Mo. Senate passes education overhaul legislation

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One measure would allow for an expansion of charter schools in lagging districts, while the other would let the state intervene more quickly and make changes in districts that have lost their state accreditation.

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Public School Volunteer Week, April, 2012!

Each school year, our signature family events - National Parental Involvement Day and Public School Volunteer Week - reach over nine million family members in America’s schools. If each person pledged a minimum of 10 hours of volunteer time it would produce 100 million hours of volunteer service with a $2 billion impact on local public schools!




Strong Missouri Families,

Stronger Missouri Schools

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has launched Top 10 by 20, a major improvement effort that aims for student achievement in Missouri to rank among the top 10 states by 2020. Project Appleseed is concentrating on increasing parental involvement in the state's lowest performing schools. Project Appleseed, Missouri State Board of Education and the PTA share same parent standards. 

Why Wait for Superman?

AS A PARENT, GRANDPARENT,  OR CARING ADULT,  I hereby give my pledge of commitment to help our community's children  achieve a truly independent future. My declaration of  responsibility and commitment to my public schools is stated in these five self-evident truths as spoken by President Woodrow Wilson.... more

Got Budget Cuts?
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All over America parent volunteers are filling roles as secretaries, aides, grant writers, crossing guards and more...

By purchasing the Parental Involvement Toolbox, your schools can organize parent responsibility with an effective researched based program - that meets district and state mandates and best practices.

Project Appleseed Grows Parent Involvement

Prior to Project Appleseed, parental involvement at Abington Junior High School in Pennsylvania was typical for a large, suburban junior-high school and was limited to active PTO members.  Parents wanted to volunteer, but the role of parent involvement was not defined. Project Appleseed brought greater clarity to volunteer activities and became a vehicle for organizing volunteer opportunities.  Today, team members at the school aren't shy about asking parents to be a force in their children's education. More...

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What Is School Reform?

Many schools in the United States are in the process of education reform. Changes in school policy are being considered as economic, social, and technological forces make new demands on what students need to know to be successful. This page explains some of the major aspects of education reform and offers parents guidelines for personal involvement. Parent participation is an important part of successful education reform--a process that will affect both parent and child.  Plus: FAQ's On Obama & No Child Left Behind & Return on Educational Investment A district-by-district evaluation

Whether parents live in a school district that offers school choice, are changing residences, or have a child entering kindergarten, choosing a school is a complex decision that includes the characteristics of the child, family, and schools.

Turning Around Missouri's  Schools
Title I Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Under Title I schools are required to provide assistance to parents to help them understand the National Education Goals and the standards and assessments which will be used to determine children's progress. Schools are also required to help parents understand the Title I law and how to help their children. Each school district - except the smallest ones - are required to spend at least 1% of its Title I funds on programs for parents.

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Education Organizations
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education           American Association of School Administrators             American Educational Research Association             American Federation of Teachers           American Library Association             American Youth Policy Forum             Annie E. 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