Keep the #EDSummerReading Challenging going! Here are 10 ideas to encourage kids to read all summer long (Bonus: You can use these beyond the summer during the school year!). #SummerLearningWeek

📢 Exciting News! Parents for Public Schools is thrilled to announce our new membership with the Evidence Advocacy Center! Learn more about this exciting opportunity and our shared commitment to educational excellence and equity in our press release! bit.ly/3SfGws3

🎥 Special Education Laws Explained Understanding the laws that impact students with disabilities is crucial for ensuring they receive the support and opportunities they deserve. Check out this video which provides valuable insights into key federal laws: bit.ly/3WxLcvY

🎙️Check out this episode of the LDA Podcast, "Advocacy in Special Education: A Talk with an IEP Coach," featuring Courtney Burnett, a disability advocate, speech-language pathology assistant, and IEP coach. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4bYB6sv

The Americans with Disabilities Act - signed into law on July 26, 1990 - safeguards students from discrimination because of a disability. As we celebrate #ADA34 today, here's how @edcivilrights continues to enforce this life-changing law: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/…

As a student, Alina always noticed a lack of diversity in her STEM classes. Now, she’s helping to make STEM more inclusive though her work with ED’s You Belong in STEM initiative. blog.ed.gov/2024/07/breaki…

🎉We are thrilled to welcome Jarred Gibson to the Parents for Public Schools team! Jarred’s new role as Project Manager will aid our expansion efforts in North Carolina. We are excited to have Jarred on board and look forward to the positive impact he will bring to PPS!

Breaking: Beginning August 1, ED will begin emailing all federal student loan borrowers to provide updates on potential student debt relief; borrowers have until August 30 to opt out if they do not want this relief. ed.gov/news/press-rel…

Welcome August! Back to School season is here, and PPS is here to support you as you advocate for educational equity. Let's make this year the best one yet! #PublicSchoolProud #BackToSchool

All students should have the supports they need to realize their full potential. Learn how your school can support students with ED's Engage Every Student initiative: engageeverystudent.org #EngageEveryStudent

🎒 Back to School Resource Your partnership with schools is key to your child's success. Check out this resource that includes questions to ask teachers and school staff that help build stronger relationships. ed.gov/raisethebar/pa… #PublicSchoolProud #BackToSchool

💉 August is National Immunization Month! Here are some helpful resources to help you keep track of recommended vaccines as your start this school year. From Birth to 6: bit.ly/4cj2n9c From 7-18: bit.ly/4fvlLCR

📅 Save the Date! 📅 Join the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) for its Smart Beginnings 2024 webinar. The event will be hosted virtually August 28. To register: bit.ly/3WvzQYl

Time is running out to register to vote for the upcoming election. Make sure that your voice is heard in November! Click this link to learn more about how to register in your state: usa.gov/register-to-vo…. #PublicSchoolProud

This month’s Kindergarten Readiness calendar, from our friends ExcelBy5,Inc., is all about back to school! Children will learn numbers 1-5, practice writing the letter B, and discuss making friends at school. Grab your free copy: bit.ly/4dc7KZl

📢 Join ProPublica on Aug 21 at 4 PM EDT for a webinar on the political battle over school vouchers. Panelists will dive into how vouchers are reshaping education. Don’t miss it! Register here: bit.ly/4fF6eAw

🎒 Ready for back-to-school? Ensure your child starts this school year safe, healthy, and happy with these essential tips! From managing first-day jitters to building good study habits, this resource shares it all! For more details, click this link: bit.ly/3YIykF0

Join Campaign for Grade-Level Reading on 8/13 for a special rebroadcast #LearningTuesdays revisiting the #EducationRecoveryScorecard. Click here to register: forms.gle/B47vFNrCGxDFU8…

Getting kids to do homework doesn't have to be hard! From setting schedules to good study habits, use these tips help your student stay successful for #BackToSchool season & the whole school year. #TipTuesday

Check out this episode of the Women for Progress podcast which features our Executive Director, Joann Mickens, in a lively discussion about public education. Click here: bit.ly/3X1pKja #PublicSchoolProud