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Family-School Communication
Parent-Teacher Web Conferences? The Internet and Family-School Communication
In today's world of blogs, listservs, and forums, technology presents itself as a continually more appealing mode of communication between schools and families. Research indicates that many schools and families are utilizing this mode of communication. What's more, these mediums can reduce scheduling barriers, convey information to many families at once, and easily archive information about students' progress.
But net-based school-parent communication is not without its shortfalls. These programs can be difficult for schools to maintain -- and, more importantly, many families don't have access to the Internet. With this conundrum in mind, the Harvard Family Research Project set about finding out whether or not Internet-based family-school communication is truly effective.
The results were a mixed bag. Researchers found that while many families have used the Internet to communicate with schools, the average frequency of contact is low; that Internet-based family-school communication is indeed associated with higher achievement; and that families appear to use Internet-based communication when their children are not having academic problems.
Read the full results of the study at:
http://www.hfrp.org/family-involvement/
publications-resources/tapping-into-technology
-the-role-of-the-internet-in-family-school-communication
Help students succeed!
"School Success Starts At Home; A Launch & Learn™ CD" (EM84640)H
Parents have the will -- and this interactive CD gives them all the ways they can support their child's academic progress. Text, video clips, and narration help families with students in kindergarten through middle school take an active role in their child's school success.
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Bullying and Suicide
Bullying Increases Suicide Risk for Victims -- and Perpetrators
Research at Yale School of Medicine has revealed an apparent connection between bullying, being bullied, and suicide in children. Researchers analyzed 37 studies from 13 countries that examined bullying and suicide among children and adolescents -- almost all of which found connections between being bullied and suicidal thoughts. Five even found that bullying victims are two to nine times more likely to report suicidal thoughts than other children.
Surprisingly, the victims weren't the only ones reporting suicidal thoughts: bullies themselves also have an increased risk of suicidal behavior.
Lead author Young-Shin Kim, M.D., says these results should encourage adults to pay more attention to the impact of bullying and to warning signs of suicidal behavior among children: "When we see kids who are targets of bullying, we should ask them if they're thinking about hurting themselves. We should evaluate and prevent these things from happening."
Read the full press release at:
http://opa.yale.edu/news/article.aspx?id=5913
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ADHD
Prevalence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Continues to Increase
According to the CDC's July 2008 report "Diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disability: United States, 2004-2006," roughly 4.5 million children were diagnosed with ADHD in 2006 -- a number representing a roughly 3%-per-year increase since 1997.
The report, which sought to present national estimates of the prevalence of diagnosed ADHD and learning disability (LD) in children ages 6-17, found that roughly 5% of children had ADHD without LD, 5% had LD without ADHD, and 4% had both conditions -- and that boys were more likely than girls to have each of these three diagnoses. Furthermore, the percentage of children 6-17 years of age with ADHD has increased slowly from 1997 to 2006. The percentage of children with LD (with and without ADHD) has not changed significantly.
Lead authors Patricia N. Pastor, Ph.D., and Cynthia A. Reuben, M.A., assert that "given the substantial burden associated with ADHD and LD for children, their families, and society, there remains a continuing need to monitor the national prevalence of these conditions."
Read the full report at:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_10/Sr10_237.pdf
Help parents understand ADHD
"Helping Your Child Manage ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder); A Parent's Handbook" (EM98332)K
This supportive guide provides a clear explanation of ADHD, possible causes, and diagnosis. It also includes interactive worksheets that help empower parents to manage their child's condition.
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School Climate
Minding the Gap: School Climate Research, Policy, and Practice
It's a long-held academic belief that a safe and positive school environment fosters positive social relationships and high academic performance. But a report from the National School Climate Center and the National Center for Learning and Citizenship has found that most state departments of education haven't responded productively to the many recent reports promoting positive school climates -- resulting in a critical gap in research and policy.
The report asserts that "current accountability systems that exclusively focus on reading and math scores have reinforced this gap," which "undermines K-12 students' ability to learn and develop in healthy ways."
There are, however, specific steps that policy makers, building and district leaders, and teacher educators can take to successfully evaluate the gap -- with the hope that "measuring the school climate and using these findings to build community and further learning and positive youth development will -- literally -- make a difference for the future of America: our children."
Read the full press release at:
http://www.ecs.org/html/projectsPartners/
nclc/docs/schoo-climate-challenge-web.pdf
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Adult Literacy
Overcoming Illiteracy in America
Every year, one in three U.S. students drop out of high school -- and that's just the tip of the iceberg as far as adult literacy problems are concerned. The National Commission on Adult Literacy's June 2008 report asserts that basic educational deficiencies among a staggering 80 to 90 million American adults permeates every dimension of life in the United States, saps our economy, and feeds national unemployment rates.
The report also proposes a series of legislative actions, and presents a call to action "to help America's adults become lifetime learners and gain the marketable skills, postsecondary credentials, and English language proficiency the workforce will need to ensure the nation's continued prosperity and democratic core."
Read the full report at:
http://www.nationalcommissiononadultliteracy.org/
ReachHigherAmerica/ReachHigher.pdf
Promote improved literacy and continuing education -- at any age
"It's Never Too Late -- For Adult Learners" (EM40808)A
This motivating booklet discusses the benefits of returning to school, the value of past experience, and the types of programs available. Also provides tips on getting started, improving study habits, time management, and more!
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