Anne Barron

The most successful teachers spend extraordinary energy building relationships with kids AND their parents and influencers.

[Anne Barron @AnneBar69909842]

#Sp20FaCE We should engage families by making the school feel collaborative and like a community space. If parents know that they can trust us to be honest communicators and keep our word, they are more likely to engage with us.

[Anne Barron @AnneBar69909842]

#Sp20FaCE Dominant ideas of engagement adversely impact families when we make decisions and assumptions apart from families and their communities.

[Anne Barron @AnneBar69909842]

We relate to our communities when we listen and find a common goal to work towards. Community relates to us based on our involvement with them. #Sp20FaCE

[Anne Barron @AnneBar69909842]

Conception of community overlooks families when it fails to consider each family as unique. Schools can't base their community plans on their own beliefs and cultures. Real relationship is the beginning of community. #Sp20FaCE

[Anne Barron @AnneBar69909842]

@ElizabethSusko Totally agree! It's always so important to listen before taking action. Such a good point 👍

[Anne Barron @AnneBar69909842]

In order to engage families & community, schools must reach out and include families in ways that are meaningful to both families and the school. The school must build trust and communication in order to encourage outside involvement and student success. #Sp20FaCE