A Letter To Teachers and Parents: We Have A Common Purpose

Had a great conversation with my Personal Learning Network (aka Twitter) about a comment the President made. President Obama suggested that parents and community take responsibility for schools.
I asked how parents could or should be held responsible for schools. What would it look like? How might parents share in the responsibility for schools?

The point I continually struggled with was accountability. If I am accountable as a member of a school district, how would a parent be held responsible?  A difficult question to answer.

Heidi Hass Gable (@HHG) shared this amazing video that she created on how parents and teacher might come together to see their common purpose. You can also see a summary of the conversation we had on Twitter here. How will parents and community be held responsible for school improvement?

This video should be watched by every parent and by every teacher. Teachers and parents both have the same purpose. To do what's best for kids. It is a call to action for parents and teachers to work together.

What can we do to make sure every school
                                             every classroom
                                             every student
                                             every child...........will thrive?

Open a conversation with your child
                                       your teacher
                                       your principal
                                       your superintendent
                                       your school board trustees
                                       your government

Together we need to Believe
                               Get Involved
                               Ask Questions
                               Listen
                               Be Curious