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From the archives... Parental input is not desired at most school board meetings and their attempts to influence education policy in their local district will be strongly resisted because the teacher’s unions hold overwhelming sway over teacher and administrators (read "Standing Up To Goliath" by Rebecca Friedrichs). #HomeEducation #homeschool #homeschooling #education #GetOutNow #PublicSchoolExit #ChristianEducation #EdcuationIsDiscipleship #ChristianHomeschoolRevolution https://lnkd.in/g5humTQ

From the archives... There is much conversation about parents objecting to what is happening or what is being taught in government schools, yet there is little talk from the masses about removing children from these institutions. Why? I believe it is because they have become comfortable in their self-imposed bondage. #HomeEducation #homeschool #homeschooling #education #GetOutNow #PublicSchoolExit #ChristianEducation #EdcuationIsDiscipleship #ChristianHomeschoolRevolution https://lnkd.in/g2zwTik

70 years post-desegregation, schools are separated by ZIP codes and socioeconomic status. Denisha Allen's solution? Empower families with school choice to ensure every child gets the education they deserve. Stand Together #BlackMindsMatter #schoolchoice #educationfreedom #Schoolchoicenow

Nobody knows your multiples like you do. Why then, do schools get the final say on whether your twins, triplets or more are placed in the same class or separated? It's time to amend education policies to ensure parents are heard when making these decisions. Let's give families with multiples the support they deserve! #SupportForMultiples #ManifestoforMultiples #TwinsTrustManifestoForMultiples 

The rise in primary school exclusions is extremely concerning. The data published this morning shows that primary school exclusions and suspensions have reached record breaking numbers- with over 85,000 taking place in primary schools. Support our call for urgent funding of High-quality early intervention and read more about the negative long-term impact of exclusions on children To find out more about the long-term impact of school exclusions and what this means for the future of thousands of children, visit our #TooYoungToLeaveBehind research: https://lnkd.in/emBbCrD5. #Exclusions #Teachers #Children

Myth: My child can only avail that are available at school. Fact: If your child need special services, school district needs to provide those services. #IEP #SpecialEducation #EducationRights #AdvocacyMatters #EquitableEducation #SpecialNeedsParents #InclusiveEducation

Make sure you're saving for rising education costs🎓 Education expenses have surged by 175% since 2000, impacting families with young children. #EducationCosts #CollegeSavings #FinanceTips #ParentingAdvice #FuturePlanning #FinancialLiteracy #EducationInvestment #HigherEducation #YouthSavings #SmartMoney

While there is no single #idealelementary school experience, there are core ingredients to which every #child needs and deserves #access. Learn more about these ingredients in our latest #report in partnership with New America “Learning, Joy, and Equity: A New Framework For Elementary Education”. Read it HERE: https://lnkd.in/gPfZp2YC

The current issue of persistent school absence is a complex one. Many factors can impact a child's school experience; and their attendance. Are you an educator, a family member, or in education yourself? We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this issue, as well as the latest update on the Government's plans to tackle it. This is just one challenge facing families at the moment. Keep following, as we will soon publish the results from our #ProblemSolvingYourWay survey exploring the range of challenges people are facing - and how they go about solving them. Headline source BBC News #SchoolAttendance #SchoolAbsence #SchoolFines #Education #PersistentAbsence #School

While there is no single #idealelementary school experience, there are core ingredients to which every #child needs and deserves #access. Learn more about these ingredients in our latest #report in partnership with New America “Learning, Joy, and Equity: A New Framework For Elementary Education”. Read it HERE: https://lnkd.in/gPfZp2YC