TIRED, BUSY AND OVERWHELMED - Help! By Mrs. Dorothy Barron

          TIRED, BUSY AND OVERWHELMED; Help! By Mrs. Dorothy Barron

I am a tired, busy and overwhelmed Parent – How can I or we:

Ø  Best involve my or ourselves as a Parent(s) in our child/ren’s Education and make it count?

First, may I commend you for realizing the need and wanting to become an involved Parent(s) in your child/ren’s Education.

·         What is available in terms of your involvement; what are your child school’s needs?

·         What are your strengths and what can you offer in the way of involvement?

·         Do not leave your child’s total education up to Educators. As Parents offer and make suggestions from a Parent’s perspective.

Ø  Stay abreast of that which occurs with your child in Education and his/her school?

·         Organization is the key!

·         Make lists, schedules and go to Parent-Teacher Conferences. School conferences have been designed for Parents to interact with Teachers and Educators.

·         Visit the school at least occasionally; you should check out your child’s environment.

·         There is such a thing as Formal and informal education; know and understand the difference.

Ø  Make a difference in my child’s Education?

·         Determine where you want to make a difference; whether in your child’s informal or formal education, which needs your focus? Insure that your child receives both.

·         Decide how involved you want to be; there are various levels which Parents Taking Charge in Education has discussed previously and which consist of 4 levels.

Ø  Make Parenting easier in order to accomplish the above?

·         What can you live without and/or change with ease? Make a list of those things that are necessary; those important to you and the household and then those which you and/or the family want; then “Prioritize!”

·         List things that you feel are necessary both from you perspective and your child’s; Parents such can be different.

·         Set some limits; give your child/ren some responsibilities and hold them accountable.

·         You set the example, because they will be watching and more than often mimicking you or rather your actions.

De-stress; take some deep breaths; get your favorite soothing beverage and pen and paper – move away from the computer if situated in front of it. You will be tempted to put this down on the computer which may be quicker, but distracting and can lead to your feeling overwhelmed again.  After you have placed your responses to the above in writing on a pad computerize your notes if such is more comfortable and of ease for you.

Finally, relax and enjoy being a Parent. Parenting is not an easy job, but often some make it more difficult than necessary.  The key can be summed up in three words; “keep it simple.” Start in the manner you wish to continue; it also helps to put self in your child’s place and consider the question; if the child, how would I have liked my Parents to have dealt with this situation? Include the important things in life which do not consist solely of the amount of that which you can give your child/ren from a financial or materialistic standpoint.  When all is said and done, will your child/ren remember you and the things you taught them or mostly the material stuff you gave them?

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

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A Missed Opportunity in Education by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

  A Missed Opportunity in Education by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Recently, there was talk of a large city closing a number of schools from what appeared to have been as a result of low enrollment and financial limitations. Without having heard directly from each side or each side’s position, I will not try and elaborate on this particular situation. As one who experienced a similar situation with another large city and school closings, I want to focus on two issues concerning school closings. The first issue looks at school closings’ direct effect upon those for whom Educators and Education Systems are in business to serve, which are children/students; the second issues consist of a missed opportunity in Education.

Generally, when neighborhood or community schools close students are often bussed or must travel and go to school(s) outside their communities. Children/Students in general and especially those of elementary school level due to age and level of maturity should not have to deal with being bussed outside their neighborhood unless the Parent(s) has made a choice to do so. I know there are pros and cons; understandable, but in this particular context on today, the focus is on the students’ well-being and safety. By no means is it being advocated here that students be forced to remain in schools that are inferior both physically and academically; such will be alluded to in the second issue mentioned.

Regarding the first issue, let us briefly consider some of the disadvantages and effects upon students as a result of neighborhood or community school closings and students bussed outside their neighborhoods:

·         Additional burden(s) upon students – many within society would be surprised at the number of students who must fend for themselves. Parents cannot be in two places at once. Often Parents must leave early for work and many children- young children are responsible for getting up, ready and getting themselves to and from school. Some young children/students have responsibilities equal to those of some adults.

·         Busing students outside their communities often places students in potential situations of danger; such can consist of being out on the street before dawn in order to travel a greater distance; sometimes there is a need to transfer via city bus, also students can become vulnerable prey for predators.

·         Crossing and encountering gangs and their territories - there is not a need to elaborate here, because most adults would not subject themselves to such.  We will note that such can lead to students becoming affiliated with and joining gangs simply as a means of protection.

·         Can increase the potential for student school drop-out rates due to some or all of the above. Perhaps, from the student’s perspective, it is better to be a “live, not formally educated student” versus a “dead, educated student.” From this point of view, such rather changes the perspective.

·         Many communities and/or social hubs have in the past been its churches and schools. When one or both ceases to exist such can and do often lead to a rootless community and for some young people lack of a solid established foundation(s) in which to identify/associate produces a loss of self-identity.

Briefly, and as it relates to the second issue of school closings being viewed as a missed opportunity; a new day has dawned in Education, but too often and far too many are still applying yesterday’s solutions to today’s challenges in Education. The tired, worn-out excuses of lack of; shortage of funds, funding and personnel are not the major problems in Education. In fact, many large city Education Systems are practically sittings on funds and funding; they simply have not tapped into these funding sources.  Consider using the lower enrollment as an opportunity to reduce class sizes and devote more time, personal attention and resources to students that lag behind in Education. From personal experience, students that have fallen behind generally do not benefit academically from being placed in a large classroom setting; they need individualized attention.

Most Parents want and strive for better conditions for them and their children in various, if not all aspects of their lives; instead of closing schools which in many cases eventually lead to the dissolution of communities and neighborhoods use this opportunity to transition some of these communities through revitalization and renovation.

I reiterate, “A New Day has Dawned in Education;” however, most are not prepared and many are not even aware that such has occurred. Applying the same solutions will not get our children or nation to the top or ready for challenges which we already and will continue to face on both national and global scales.

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

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BUSINESSES and Year Round Schooling for Students by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

BUSINESSES and Year Round Schooling for Students by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Business Owners and Leaders; what were your thoughts if any on last week when Parents Taking Charge in Education’s blog Article and video, Year Round Schooling for Students – As a Parent should I be concerned  was posted? Did the blimp on your mental radar screen signal that you should have taken note or did you think or say, this doesn’t affect me? If you are a Business Owner or Leader and did not think last week’s article affected you; I beg to differ.

Perhaps, you are asking, what is the connection between Businesses and Year Round Schooling for Students? According to those who have/are implementing year round schooling, shorter breaks are to occur for one or two weeks at a time periodically throughout the year as opposed to the one traditional School Summer break of approximately 2 months. A number of Parents select their jobs; work availability, vacation time, etc. around their children’s school schedules, especially summer break which occurs at the same time and during the same period for most school systems across the nation.

How will year round schooling for students affect your business should your employees - some of whom are Parents incur problems with the care of their children during mini- school breaks? We are not stating that such will, but there is a possibility that such can and if so, how will such affect and effect your workforce and business; to what extent and what is your plan of action? Will you lose some of your work force and/or best employees? How will such affect your business if your company operates in various geographical regions?

                Students being in school year round can affect a number of businesses in one way or another; that which may be obvious is that supply and demand most likely will increase with year round schooling.  On the other hand businesses may have to deal with the aforementioned questions, which may necessitate reviewing, studying, obtaining feedback (uttermost from those directly affected) and formulating a plan of action. It might not be a wise idea to wait until problems begin and begin to adversely affect both your employees and business. From where I sit, I continue to see a shift in the traditional workforce inside companies in which a number of Parents (not totally limited to Parents) are leaving in an effort to begin spending more time with children, family and/or other pursuits. Will or is this shift beginning to adversely affect your business; if so, have you considered the implementation of at least two very important actions that may be necessary and in which you and your business should be engaged?

 For Businesses: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trGbNzk9c2o

Business Owners and Leaders stay abreast of that which occurs in Education; it affects you and your business. You can impact it and those within!

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

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School Education Administrators Leading the Way in Education - Digital Technology in the Classroom- Are the Strings Attached too Cumbersome by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

School Education Administrators Leading the Way in Education - Digital Technology in the Classroom- are the Strings Attached too Cumbersome By Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Many are aware of the great benefits of technology, but that which is occurring in Education with digital technology appears to be shaping up much like it did some years ago with the advent of computers in some schools’ classrooms. The strings attached were simply too cumbersome and not worth the effort in the long run for some schools.

The following short narrative recounts one school’s dilemma, which will follow with three considerations, which I feel School Education Administrators should give serious thought to before hopping on the Digital Technology bandwagon, especially if they do not have wealthy patrons, funders or excessive funding to contribute to their schools and academic and educational program.

Getting Computers

One particular school seemed to have waited an extremely long time before having gotten computers; eventually, grant applications, one after another written by school personnel finally paid off. The Computers were coming and they came. Wait! Crucial components did not accompany them; no training in use of the computers occurred and teachers did not have the knowledge or expertise; nor were they interested in learning with their already busy curriculum schedules. So we went to the classroom set aside as the Computer Lab and sat and sat and looked at the computers. In an effort not to inadvertently break them, they were not touched. After one teacher was relieved of her position because she adamantly refused to learn to operate the computer, other teachers made half-hearted attempts; some at least allowed students to turn on computers and we watched computer screens.

Quite naturally, such did not sit well with the students and having complained did not accomplish much for either students or teachers. I guess no one wanted to admit that the school had been the recipient of computers that did not include necessary components or training in the use of them.

As students will be students and fascinated as to how the computers worked, a few tinkled with them and created horror when they opened one and took it apart having assured us that they could put it back together. Mind you; these were Sixth Graders and they not only put the computer back together, but explained certain aspect in the building of the computer, the students had had no previous exposure to computers. The purpose for which the computers were intended did not take place that year and after a short time students lost interest in the computers. Quietly, computers were deemed a failure at this school without their ever having been given a fair trial or students a chance to succeed with them; they instead became a cumbersome burden on the school and to teachers. However and on a positive note, the computers did serve at least two purposes; some students were introduced to computer hardware and demonstrated to other students and teachers their capability in the area of Technology; here was Technology in S.T.E.M., at work, initiated by Sixth Grade Students.

School Education Administrators before you hop on the Digital Technology bandwagon:

Even though there are a number of things School Education Administrators should consider before hopping on the Digital Technology bandwagon in an effort to obtain and bring  digital technology into your schools’ classrooms, at this point I will place three considerations in the form of questions; they are as following:

1.       Will digital technology meet your teachers and students’ needs and enable them to accomplish the goals and objectives set forth in Education? In other words, does the digital technology for classrooms and your school come with all necessary components (both hard and software) and training in the use of, resources and maintenance?

2.       What is your back-up strategy when students lose interest in the newest digital technology? Should you place all your funding, resources and base your entire curriculum on digital learning and its technologies and will you be able to keep apace and on target academically when students become bored and lose interest in the newest digital classroom technology?

3.        Few even discuss the aspect of Digital technology in the classroom in terms of health and safety, but questions should be raised as to, what mode of transmission will power the technology entering your schools and classrooms and whether you as the school’s leader will/should place limitations on students’ exposure to this transmission, as well as how much time students will spend in front of the computer screen or monitor? With the use of digital technology; you, your staff and students are exposed to some form of transmission daily; it would be best to invest some time in inquiring and learning which form is safest for you, your staff and students.

School Education Administrators, you are expected to lead the Way in Education; digital technology in the classroom is becoming a major and driving force in Education and with the possibility of it entering and increasing in your schools and classrooms, you must determine as to whether it will benefit and be beneficial in accomplishing the goal in Education or will it come with strings attached which will become too cumbersome for you and your school? Digital technology is not the solution in Education; at least not in and of itself or if it does not accommodate your individual schools’ needs; meet the needs of staff and students and include all components necessary to enable those using it in accomplishing your individual school’s education goal(s). Will digital technology assist by helping you accomplish your school, staff and students’ goals in education or come with strings attached which will instead be too cumbersome for you and your school?

 

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

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Going Back to the Basics in Education: Pt. 4 Educators and Administrators - Consider the Needs of the Parents of Your Students by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Going Back to the Basics in Education: Pt. 4 Educators and Administrators – Consider the Needs of the Parents of Your Students by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

 

 

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Educators and Administrators, in relation to the needs of Parents of your students, four (4) questions have been posed for your consideration in today's Going Back to the Basics in Education: Educators and Administrators – Pt. 4 Consider the Needs of the Parents of Your Students by Mrs. Dorothy Barron and can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGEwe7PblCM&feature=plcp

When it comes to the education of students;

We want Parents to…

We want students to…

We want children to…

We want, we want, and we want…

but, and until you first show genuine interest in Parents of your students and their needs, what you want will continue to take a back seat as it relates to the education of your students. If a Parent and his/her child’s basic needs are lacking and not met, how do you expect to get the best of the child physically, mentally and academically?

A Suggestion to School Administrators & PTA/PTOs – sometime it is easy to overlook basic unmet needs of many students and their Parents. A good joint project between the school and PTA/PTO would be to compile and keep an updated list of available sources, resources and contact information to provide to Parents of students. The list can be comprised of agency sources; academic resources, places to purchase inexpensive clothing, computers and other type equipment. You would tailor the resource list to your school’s Parents and students’ needs. Sometimes Parents are reticent about asking for assistance or certain resource information. Lack of basic and needed resources may make a difference as to whether a student succeeds or fails.

Illustration: Niks

Dress designed (2012) by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

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Going Back to the Basics in Education – Pt. 3 Can Your School meet your child’s basic needs in Education? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Going Back to the Basics in Education – Pt. 3 Can Your School meet your child’s basic needs in Education? By Mrs.   Dorothy Barron

Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FspprakDzaE&feature=plcp

Can your school meet your child’s basic needs? In other words does your school have necessary supplies, equipment and other resources to properly function and provide those tools needed to properly educate students; your child/ren?

Do some of the same problems in Education that existed 20 or more years ago still exist today?

A teacher remarked recently that she was elated that she was at a school where the school’s copier actually worked and supplies were ample. Parents, these were prevalent problems 20 years ago and to which I can attest; I experienced the dilemma along with staff and faculty and saw firsthand how lack of basic equipment and supplies impeded teachers’ efforts to provide some of the best learning experiences for students. Such also dampened teachers/staff’s morale over a period of time. Teachers did not have time to stand around all day in attempts to get the school copier to operate. I often tried to coax the copier to function properly in an effort to make copies for teachers or while engaged in PTA business and just as often wound up with as much copier ink on me as the inked carbon copies.  

Parents can make a Difference in Education

At the school in which I served as PTA President, the problem was resolved after PTA members voted to, raised funds and purchased a new copier and supplies. The sighs of relief!  Staff and faculty were greatly appreciative that Parents were concerned and concerned enough to make their jobs a bit easier. That one small gesture made a difference in the entire school’s environment. 

Meeting the Basic Needs of Children in Education

Surely and hopefully, with present modern and advanced technology available, schools are not still using outdated ink-paper carbon copiers. Of course this was one example, but the point is - basic needs in Education for children such as equipment, supplies and other resources cannot be lacking in our schools. If teachers and educators do not have necessary equipment, supplies and resources to assist and enable them with providing a basic quality education to students, how do we propose Educators/teachers assist students with advancing and excelling academically? Parents can your school meet your child’s basic needs or do you know?

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

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Going Back to the Basics in Education – Pt. 2 Discovering and highlighting Beauty within your Schools by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Going Back to the Basics in Education – Pt. 2 Discovering and highlighting Beauty within your Schools by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

In Parents Taking Charge in Education Going Back to the Basics in Education Series Pt. 1 - An Environment conducive to Learning - Beauty makes a difference, we raised some questions hopefully to get you thinking about a school environment conducive to learning in relation to the look of your child school’s exterior school building and offered a suggestion for the creation of such an environment through a beautification initiative.

We want to now focus on the interior of school buildings as we continue to look at creating an environment conducive to learning. The inside structure and operational components should be operational and fully-functioning. Today in PT. 2 of our Series, Discovering and Highlighting Beauty within your Schools, we share small acts and actions utilized which created beauty inside some school buildings and made positive differences and an impact on students, school staff and others. What such acts and actions may have students saying can be found in today’s Parents Taking Charge in Education YouTube Channel Video at the link listed below.

  Decorative School Bulletin Boards:

During my formative years in elementary school one of the greatest highlights were bulletin boards; yes, bulletin boards from the perspective of the teacher having turned those boards into educational “work of arts,” beauty and learning tools. Older children were asked to assist and boy, oh boy, one could not wait until he/she was selected by the teacher to assist with cutting, pasting and stapling pre-cut letters, borders and art onto those bulletin boards.

        The Beauty of Students’ work and Achievements:

As an adult - at one school, which I had the privilege to volunteer and serve as PTA President, the PTA sponsored a contest of written essays on Fire Safety. The students’ essay papers were publicly displayed on hall walls and sticks of peppermint were attached to each essay. I was informed more than once that the candy would not remain; some sticky fingers would take the candy down. Such was not the case; not a single stick of candy was taken during the entire number of days the papers remained attached to the wall. The students took pride that their essays were highlighted publicly. The hall wall display of publicized essays and peppermint sticks were the adults’ way of having said, “job well done and we are proud of you.”

Beauty during the Holidays: What is more beautiful and exciting to most children during the Christmas Holidays?

The answer: A beautifully decorated Christmas tree and gifts! A beautifully decorated Christmas tree was placed in the lobby of the school and hung with peppermint sticks. The staff was uplifted and students were joyous and excited. Once again, some pessimists made the same claim; the candy would not remain on the tree. In this instance, one child did remove a hanging peppermint stick, but suddenly replaced the candy and walked rapidly away. The decorated Christmas Tree - a small endeavor which created an act of beauty seemed to have motivated everyone to work a little harder academically and served as a morale booster for all. The school janitor as usual kept the building exceptionally clean and the hall floors waxed.

The above were basic and small acts which portrayed beauty and each made a difference and positive impact in Education!

Parents Taking Charge in Education YouTube Channel Video Link ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5k4NCHxaSU&feature=plcp Parents Taking Charge in Education Back to the Basics in Education Series: Pt. 2 Discovering and highlighting Beauty within your Schools: The Impact of Beauty when utilized within a School’s Environment – What students may say?

Bulletin Board - Images Credit:

Photo of leaves above and at the end of blog post: P. Jarrod Barron (Mrs. Dorothy Barron. All Rights Reserved. 2012)

Cornucopia Illustration: Peipei (Mrs. Dorothy Barron. All Rights Reserved. 2012)

United States History Images above: Hatzigeorgiou, Karen J. U.S. History Images. 2011. Online. Internet. <http://ushistoryimages.com>.

 Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

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Giving your child a sense of Self-Worth by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

                             Giving your child a sense of Self-Worth by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Parents, by the time your child is at third grade level (for many during first grade), he or she is acutely aware of his/her worth within society. Schools can be viewed as a community, system and mini-society. Each consists of a chief ruler(s), subordinates, law, a hierarchy and a population. Within this population or mini-society your child’s worth is determined through words, actions and the attitudes of others. Not only does the teacher and classroom give your child a sense of his/her self-worth, so does the entire school (mini-society).

Our schools give children a lot more than an education; therefore, as a Parent, it is up to you to give your child a sense of self-worth; a sense of belonging; a sense of who he/she is, a sense of values as determined by those things which you demonstrate as important through your actions. 

Parents, you want to build your child’s self-worth by ensuring your child feel loved, special, needed, important and appreciated. Such can be accomplished in small ways and cost little to nothing, yet, garner huge benefits. We have listed 5 Ways for your consideration, here:

1.       Make and take time to tuck your child in bed or tuck the covers around the bed (for the child who considers him/herself too old to be tucked in); say, “I love you.”

2.       Stop and really listen to your child. As Parents we can sometimes be guilty of listening to our child with one ear and tuning the child out with the other especially when there are a million things that need our attention; inattentiveness may signal to your child that he/she is not important and if not important enough to garner your attention, perhaps no one else’s.

3.       Talk to your child and do not discount his/her feelings. We often ensure that our child’s material needs are met, do not overlook your child’s emotional needs.

4.       Allow your child to assist with chores or jobs that are considered “adult chores/jobs” (with adult supervision to begin with and as applicable). Such may be writing checks for monthly bills (provided you, the adult sign the checks) and balancing the checkbook. Stress your need for his/her assistance and the importance of the chore/job. Such also allows the child to demonstrate his/her skills and talents. As applicable, remain present and attentive!

5.       Most people like and appreciate surprises and/or gifts; they signify to the receiver that he/she is important or special.  Fix a special snack for your child/ren and serve the snack to them in individual serving containers – as your child puts in hours completing homework , relaxing and watching his/her favorite television program or engaged in his/her favorite computer activity.

Years from now, it will be the little things the child remembers and of which he/she reminisces!

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

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Cuts and Increases in Education and at Your School by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

             Cuts and Increases in Education and at Your School by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

School cuts, increases, why? Oh my!       School cuts, increases, oh my; why? 

There has been much in the news about cuts and increases in Education and at schools; cuts in everything from school staff to academic and service fees and when it comes to increases, everything from academic to extracurricular and bus fees have been affected.

Are cuts in education and at your school taking place; have costs and/or increases in certain areas and/or services now become the Parents’ responsibility? Often the question becomes what do I do and how do I and other Parents handle such?  Consider the following Four (4) Suggestions:

·         Request and obtain a clear and full understanding for the occurrence of school cuts and/or increases. Prior notice should be given to Parents to enable input from Parents.

·          Get a written copy of the education policy mandate. Some school cuts are as a result of a school not having met academic standard requirements. If such is the case, determine whether your school and/or school system have the right by law to pass costs and increases to Parents. Know what the alternatives are by law for Parents and students.

·         If applicable, contact an entity or organization that will explain or provided workshops and assist Parents with understanding education/school policies and their rights under those set policies.

·         Sit local and school-wide committees; become informed, knowledgeable and involved in and about that which occurs within your child/ren’s school(s) and Education?

Having knowledge of and engaging the above can assist with enlightening and placing you at the forefront of that which occurs within your school, school system and Education. A quality education cannot begin to occur for your children if due to lack of transportation your children are not able to get to school and/or they lack proper tools to work with once they get there.

                            Mom; thanks for all you do and for always being there!         

Courtesy and permission of photo from Mr. P.J. Barron

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

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