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Parent U-Turn Parents Gathering and Sharing Information for Quality Schooling

Parent U-Turn Parents Gathering and Sharing Information for Quality Schooling. Who are we? And why are we here?. Mary Johnson Emma Street Toimicia Deffebaugh Angelita Andrade Valerie Muñoz. These are our stories . Mary Johnson. Parent, Leader, Activist, Politician

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Parent U-Turn Parents Gathering and Sharing Information for Quality Schooling

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  1. Parent U-TurnParents Gathering and Sharing Information for Quality Schooling

  2. Who are we? And why are we here? • Mary Johnson • Emma Street • Toimicia Deffebaugh • Angelita Andrade • Valerie Muñoz These are ourstories...

  3. Mary Johnson • Parent, Leader, Activist, Politician • I want to improve my skills as a woman organizer in a male dominated field. • I want to become a better advocate for the kids in our community. • I want to empower parents for students’ rights.

  4. Emma Street • Parent, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Activist • I hope to leave a legacy behind for future generations.

  5. Toimicia Deffeeaugh • Parent, Activist • I want to help parents get involved in their children’s education. • I want to give children positive guidance.

  6. Angelita Andrade • Parent, Activist • I want to walk my children through the journey of their education and show them that I care about their future. • I won’t lose the faith before we make changes.

  7. Valerie Muñoz • Parent, Activist • I have many children going to public school and it worries me that they won’t be prepared for their future. • I won’t give up until I see a good change.

  8. Problem/Issue/Question • South High has many problems that need to be addressed by administrators, parents and community members. These problems include low test scores, low attendance, low teacher/child ratio, and a low percentage of teachers with credentials. Also, parent voices are not heard at South High. • How do the conditions of LA schools affect students academically and socially? • How can we change our community in order to promote a safe and effective educational environment for all students?

  9. Methods • Surveys • Parent observation check-list • Observations • Interviews with Principals • Focus Groups • Talked to parents at home schools

  10. SampleSurveyQuestion • Do you think your student is receiving an education based on state standards?

  11. Findings: Do you think your student is receiving an education based on state standards?Yes = 34 No = 44 Don’t Know = 22

  12. SampleSurveyQuestions • Does your child’s school inform parents about state standards?

  13. Findings: Does your child’s school inform parents about state standards?Yes = 35 No = 50 Don’t Know = 17

  14. SampleSurveyQuestions • Is your child’s teacher fully credentialed?

  15. Findings: Is your child’s teacher fully credentialed?Yes = 32 No = 22 Don’t Know = 49

  16. SampleSurveyQuestions • Is the bathroom open and clean for students to use all day?

  17. Findings: Is the bathroom open and clean for students to use all day?Yes = 45 No = 50 Don’t Know = 9

  18. Parent Findings in Summary • Parents say that the A - G curriculum is not being taught. • Students say they have no access to counselors. • Parents report that facilities, bathrooms, and food are poor across the board. • Parents report that schools do not welcome parent involvement. • Parents and students are intimidated by teachers and administrators. • Parents don’t know what a quality education is. • Parents aren’t informed about California state standards. • Parents don’ t know if their child’s teacher has a credential or not. • Parents don’t know their rights or how to hold a school accountable. • Schools don’t inform students on college preparation.

  19. Process Findings • Parents are too busy to stop and fill out survey • Parents are afraid/intimidated by surveys. Surveys and research are foreign to them. • Principals and schools are reluctant to answer questions and talk to parents. • Principals do not hold themselves accountable.

  20. Moving Ahead • Sample School Accountability Report Card (SARC): Teachers • Degrees: Bachelor’s, Masters/Above, • Experience: School, District, New, 1-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-9 years, 10/more years. • Teaching within area of degree: • Teacher Average Daily Attendance: • Teacher Identified as Failing: • Teacher Turn Over Rate: • Parent Union • Parent Curriculum Training • Town Hall Presentation • Letter to Superintendent Dr. Harold Cebrun

  21. What We Learned: In Summary • Credentialed teachers leave. • State standards are not taught. • Students aren’t learning and aren’t prepared for college. • There is not a lot of parent involvement. • A - G are not being taught.

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