First, it implies that for many families, the availability of school - quality information alone is not sufficient to lead them to become better
informed about school options.
This approach requires a vigorous effort to provide information to all
parents about school options, how their own children are doing, and what they should expect of their schools.
In fact, those who support the amended platform language, which undercuts parent choice, are the ones who seek to impose their ideology on black folk by seeking to substitute their
choices about school options in place of the decisions of individual black parents.
If you are a military family member and have
questions about schooling options or need help with your transitions please feel free to contact Dan Dunham, Virginia Department of Education Military Student and Family Specialist.
One afternoon in October, Summers says she was in the park with her kids when another mother started complaining
about the school options for her pre-K child.
The following op - ed by DFER President originally appeared on The Root Some reform critics seek a policy regime in which their opinions
about school options trump the decisions of individual black parents.
Hi there Evelyn, as a first time parent and an expert in early childhood education I can understand the angst that comes with starting to
think about schooling options for your young child.
Proponents of parent trigger laws contend that parents are best positioned to advocate for their children's education and will make informed
choices about the school options that are presented to them.
Listen to parents discuss why they chose to apply and enroll their child in this school, watch a 6th grade math class in action and see why parents are using DCSRN's virtual school tours to learn
about their school options and apply to Chavez Schools during the current school choice season.