PPS Executive Director Attends Aspen Forum on Chil dren and Families

Recently, our National Executive Director, Joann Mickens, attended the Aspen Forum on Children and Families! [Forward this message to a friend.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [Web Site]( [View in Browser]( [Logo](   PPS UPDATES April 2023 [Image] [I'm an image] National Executive Director, Joann Mickens (right), pictured with Marjorie Sims (left), Managing Director of Ascend at the Aspen Institute. PPS Executive Director Attends Aspen Forum on Children and Families   Recently, our National Executive Director, Joann Mickens, attended the Aspen Forum on Children and Families! She, along with other leaders from across the country, heard from a variety of speakers including parents, nonprofit leaders, and federal officials to learn of current and potential efforts to devise equitable and pragmatic strategies for building prosperity and well-being for all families. Mickens stated,"The forum was a wonderful opportunity to learn of the impressive grassroots work being done around the country and the efforts being made to incorporate needed changes in policy to improve outcomes for all children and families." PPS Host Culturally Responsive Teaching Webinar   Check out our webinar, “Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Strategy for Student Success,” where Winsome Waite, Ph.D., Senior Program Director of The Opportunity Institute, discusses how we can help our schools, teachers, and students succeed. [VIEW RECORDING]( Chapter News Updates from our chapters. The Great Number of Pi (PPS-San Francisco)   The debate about mathematics courses in San Francisco is dominated by extreme voices, and the needs of students are being ignored. The decision to shift Algebra 1 to ninth grade was made with good intentions but is causing problems for students who lack a solid foundation in math. In addition, participation in math courses is disproportionately skewed towards White and Asian students, putting Black and Brown students at a disadvantage for college-entry and job opportunities. Want to know more about this current debate in San Francisco? Click [here](. [LEARN MORE]( PPS-Pitt County Hosts Community Conversations   Community Conversations are one of three primary programs offered annually by Parents for Public Schools-Pitt County (PPS-PC). These guided discussions involve concerned parents and community members sharing their perspectives on local schools. While typically conducted throughout the school year, this year their PEP cohort is piloting a new version of Community Conversations. In April and May, PPS-PC will host Community Conversations with the larger community. Following these discussions, PPS-PC will publish its findings and share them with the Pitt County School Board of Education and other district leaders. Additionally, this report will also be available to the community at large. [LEARN MORE](   By the Numbers Statistics from the experts about issues that impact public schools   - 3: Our nation's public schools have a tremendous impact on our local communities, and now more than ever parent voices are needed. PPS offers three distinct, highly interactive Parent Engagement Programs (PEP) to help parents learn how to positively influence their children for success, beginning at birth. To learn more about our Parent Engagement Programs, visit: [( - 9: Increased engagement can enhance student learning and improve the learning process. Implementation of engagement strategies is likely to result in improved concentration and increased student interest. Click the [link]( to learn 9 ways to keep students engaged in 2023.       Follow Us on Social Media Please remember to like and share PPS information with friends and family. Follow us on [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( and [Twitter]( today! #PublicSchoolProud Copyright © 2023 Parents for Public Schools, Inc. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [Web Site]() [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [Powered by thedatabank, gbc.](