Resources / Edutopia Parent Resources

  • A Guide to Hosting Your Own ParentCamp, by Joe Mazza (2013)

    Dr. Joe Mazza, principal and blogger, takes unconferences and edcamps to the next logical step as he provides a detailed guide to hosting your own ParentCamp.

  • Parents: 19 Meaningful Questions You Should Ask Your Child’s Teacher, by Terry Heick (2013)

    Forget about all the vague, superficial information out there; Edutopia blogger Terry Heick cuts to the chase with 19 meaningful questions parents can ask at the beginning of the school year.

  • Summer Matters: How Parents Can Keep Their Children Learning All Summer Long, by Jennifer Peck (2013)

    Jennifer Peck, Co-Chair and Executive Director of California’s Summer Matters Campaign, suggests finding a balance between the right program and an education-positive attitude at home to prevent summer learning loss.

  • Create a Good Environment for Studying at Home, by Art Markman (2012)

    Psychology professor Art Markman explains how improving a child’s home study habits now can make them better learners for life.

  • illustration of two stick-figure parents and a childMedia and Digital Literacy: Resources for Parents, by Common Sense Media (2012)

    Young people are immersed in technology in ways previous generations could not have even imagined. Here’s a list of resources for parents seeking advice and information about how to help their children explore smart and stay safe.

  • illustration of two stick-figure parents and a childSocial and Emotional Learning: Resources for Parents, by Edutopia Staff (updated 2012)

    Check out this guide for parents to learn how to encourage emotionally intelligent behavior in their children.

  • illustration of a tree with education iconsProject-Based Learning: Resources for Parents, by Suzie Boss (updated 2012)

    A great list of ways parents can encourage and support their child — and their child’s school — in project-based learning.

  • illustration of children and watering canAssessment and Testing: Resources for Parents, by Roberta Furger (updated 2012)

    We’ve compiled a list of resources to help parents understand high-stakes testing, different forms of assessment, and school achievement data.

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