#Satchat is a weekly Twitter conversation for current and emerging school leaders that takes place every Saturday morning at 7:30 EST. Co-founders and co-moderators are Brad Currie, Scott Rocco, and Billy Krakower. #Satchat's mission is to expand educator's Personal Learning Network (PLNs) that in turn will promote the success of all students.
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Today our topic is Father Engagement through Engagement
We have @Joe_Mazza talking joining us today.
Please introduce yourself and where you are from and what you do in education.
The chat starts NOW!
WELCOME TO #satchat
Today our topic is Father Engagement through Engagement
We have @Joe_Mazza talking joining us today.
Please introduce yourself and where you are from and what you do in education.
The chat starts NOW!
Good morning #satchat. Bill Farrauto, 4th grade with @WeAreHTSD checking in. Ready with my coffee, but appointment at 8, so I may skip out unexpectedly.
Good morning, friends! Fourth grade teacher, instructional tech guy, and future admin from central Illinois where it is finally (hopefully) actually spring! #satchat
WELCOME TO #satchat
Today our topic is Father Engagement through Engagement
We have @Joe_Mazza talking joining us today.
Please introduce yourself and where you are from and what you do in education.
The chat starts NOW!
QUESTION 1: How can DADS - GRAND/DADS and 'other male role models' engage with their kids on the weekends out in the community? i.e. Home Depot #kidsworkshop#satchat
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A1because dad’s, in general, are very hands on and they love to tinker with stuff. Plus seeing your own dad innovating...that’s something pretty cool. #satchat
A1:I have read about studies w/promising statistics on this topic. Dads bring huge rewards to morale, motivation, and success for students. As a teacher, I love it when fathers are more involved. #satchat
The end of the year is not the time to count down the days, it’s the time to experiment with new strategies, reflect on learning, and begin planning for the future! #satchat#edchat
Parents need to be involved in innovation at schools because there is so much uncertainty, fear and wonderful learning that CANNOT be measured in innovation that they need to SEE to understand #satchat@LevelUpVillage
A1: Throughout history it’s been fathers work and mothers care for the children. It’s important for fathers to be involved to help build the relationships between child and father. #satchat
A1: Dads or Fathers are major role models for their children and families. They're usually innovative in areas at home too, so to get them involved at school will help set the tone for Ss to be excited and engaged in innovation. #satchat
A1 most of the time, dads only want to know how their child is doing academically, but that shouldn’t be the case they should be involved in their child’s socio-emotional wellbeing too. #satchat
It's important to keep both mothers and fathers involved in a child's education and innovative thinking. Often parents are not sure how to engage with their child's learning. If we help them at school this creates better relationships all around! #satchat
A1: As a middle school teacher, I see that young boys are highly influenced by their fathers. If fathers are engaged in their sons schooling, especially new innovative classroom experiences, hopefully they will help their sons have a stronger motivation for school #satchat
Good morning, #satchat ! High school French teacher from Clover, SC -- near Charlotte. Not sure if I can stay for the whole hour, but happy to be here!
A1: Fathers are just as important as mothers in raising their children! They are working as a team w/mothers and teachers to help their children be successful! @mgcjusa#TEC207#satchat
A1 Moms & Dads have different mindsets, skills, attitudes, perspectives, etc. The more different adults that coach and encourage students the more successful they will be. Plus sometimes dad's email is the only one in the system;)
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A1: Community involvement in education is a crucial component to a successful education which can prove difficult. Involving all parties in a child’s education, including fathers, allows children to learn from those around them. Children need more positive role models! #satchat
A1. So many incredibly talented educators at the elementary & middle school levels are female - & such a small percentage of teachers (esp. in youngest grades) are male. We must engage BOTH male & female guardians to reinforce the idea that school isn’t just “for girls.” #satchat
A1: at the elementary level it’s exciting for Ss to see their fathers taking an active interest and role in their school experience...we’re lucky to have so many engaged dads @HopewellES#satchat
A1. We need to engage fathers because 1) we need as many people supporting these students as possible. 2) a fathers perspective/experience is different and necessary and most important 3)we want to teach our boys to be engaged and present men. #satchat
A1 Schools should engage ALL parents as collaborative partners in making learning meaningful. So much parent programming seems targeted toward affluent straight white moms, or it otherizes parents by assuming they’re “struggling.”
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A1 Most men are not going to throw themselves into a classroom on their own. We need to be invited and encouraged. This is important so that children see we value education just as much as the women. In addition, we may unlock different skill sets for kids to see. #satchat
A1 as a reading specialist, the data shows the major impact fathers have on reading. Sports page. Manuals. Comics. Just read to, with, and in front of your kids. #satchat
Good Morning #satchat I’m Mike, a social studies teacher from Somerset County. I am representing the 2018 NJ County Teachers of the Year and our initiative to help keep our awesome teachers in the profession.
A1 Studies show that Dads have the most impact upon a child’s development. The more supportive and demonstrative Dads are of moral standards, hard work, innovation, care, and determination, the better off all our kids will be! #satchat
Fathers matter too.If they want to be in their child's education let them. Lots of times, especially in urban school they are left out because many times they are not in the home. #edu5720#satchat@JMcCarthyEdS
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@ScottRRocco, @Joe_Mazza, @JMcCarthyEdS
A1 Dads being involved in their children's learning is powerful. Being involved shows they value education. Dads also bring a different perspective. In 🇨🇦 many elementary teachers are female #satchat
A1: Fathers should be just as involved in helping their kids in school as mothers are. Keeping fathers engaged makes them less uncertain & more prepared to help their kids learn #satchat
There is a disconnect not just for boys at the elementary level and at the high school level too. It's important for the parents (guardians) to encourage innovative thinking! #satchat
A1: Dads bring a unique perspective to the classroom and their student's learning. Their voice is just as important as their student. Allowing them to be apart of the learning, is extremely powerful for everyone. #satchat
A1: I think it’s important that both parents are involved in the education of their child. Historically the mother has been the caregiver and contact, but fathers bring another perspective and it’s necessary to break down traditional views & have both parents on board #SatChat
A1: it is important for schools to establish partnerships with families - we can all learn from and with each other to support learning & innovation for all students, especially the most underserved #satchat
#satchat A1 The presence of a Dad makes a big difference. The lack of presence by a dad in the home or in a connection to school makes an even bigger one. Both are not the same difference. :(
A1 This is so important because we need to make fathers feel included and invested in their kids education. Fathers have a different and special relationship with their kids that we should capitalize on! #satchat
A1: Learning takes place at school, home, and community. Parent involvement is so vital from both parents. I love it when schools have Doughnuts with Dads and other events that incorporate both parents involvement. #satchat
A1 everyone should play an active role in their child’s education. It cannot be stereotyped or boxed. The changing and connected world demand that we be emotionally responsive and connected with our children #satchat
A1a) While working in an Elementary school where most of the faculty members are female, we need dads to be present in the lives of students' schooling at that time. #SatChat
A1a: For far too many, the parent roles of the 1950s (think Leave It To Beaver) are still believed today, even though society has drastically changed. Children need to see their fathers as learners and nurturers, not just the guy who goes to an office all day. #Satchat
A1: Fathers are just as important as mothers in raising their children, so should be just as involved in their education! Parent involvement should not just be for mothers, as fathers can play a huge role in their child's academic success too! @mgcjusa#TEC207#satchat
Just had a fascinating chat on FB, and I said that I look at things differently as a parent. It's important for teachers, but it's a different lens. #satchat
A1: Research shows the significant impact that fathers have on a child’s success and mental health & wellness.
When you see statistics like this, everyone should be signing up to be a positive male role model for Ss! #Satchat
A1: No matter their gender, parents are equally important in supporting innovation in learning for/with their children. They have wisdom, lived experience and great ideas that can help to motivate their children...they are the primary educators! #satchat
A1: finding big and little ways to engage and involve all family members in a child’s school experience builds needed connections between home and school #satchat
A1: All parents need to be involved! As a male elementary T, I see first hand the unique dynamic that Ss and I share. Fathers...males... can help bring a different perspective for Ss. #satchat
Morning. I was using a free online comic and hip hop to teach about Syria this week. Our students will have questions on Monday about today’s strikes. My lesson and reflection https://t.co/KDzdpGMmO7#satchat
A1b: Fathers need to see themselves as learners and nurturers, as well! What better way than to be with their children as partners in education? #Satchat
Particularly if there is a two household family. Sometimes one parent gets all the info. We need to make sure BOTH get all info so they can both participate.
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A1 Dads know their kids differently than anyone. When schools open their doors to dads, that view and perspective on how "school works" is expanded. #satchat
We have Donuts with Dads ... love the concept ... there are also those that will push for inclusion for those kids without Dads. Dads are important, unfortunately so many do not have active dads in their lives. #satchat
James 1:19
'Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters:
You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak,
and slow to get angry.'
#Jesus#SaturdayMorning#satchat
A1 I would like, just once, to see father’s really engage with their child on a deep and personal level. Not just focused on sports but ask and wonder how their child makes friends, how they feel about their classes and work with teachers towards their goals #satchat
Yes. Especially at the elementary level. Few male role models in key roles, generally speaking of course. I get many parent requests for male teachers because of lack of men in primary level building. #satchat
Why FATHER ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS matters a great deal, and we can no longer be OK w/ how it's been -> 'moms and strollers' as a norm #satchat#makerdads
A1: Schools work to involve dads in the same traditional ways they involve moms. I winder if dads feel valued to support schools in ways that align to their I individual strengths. #satchat
A1: to allow them to share their expertise. Dads bring a different perspective and both perspectives are something children should see. Also, to allow them to serve as role models for all students. #satchat
A1. It is important that we are inclusive of all stakeholders. In our world of education, students are surrounded by females. When we are able to engage male adults (fathers, grandfathers, etc.) to model learning and leading, we’re bound to get positive results. #satchat
Dads need to bring their talents into schools. Mostly, it's the moms who show up, in my experience at least. Maybe dads don't feel as welcomed. Something admin should investigate. #satchat
A1 As a male early elementary teacher I am keenly aware of how important it is to include men in the formative years of children, men can be and are nurturers. Those S’s who don’t have them can benefit by interacting with the dads of other S’s #satchat
A1: For STEM, my son was allowed to bring his dirtbike into his classroom & explain how the engine, brakes, clutch, etc. work, showed a video of him demonstrating starting, stopping, etc. His dad helped with all of that. They loved doing it together. #satchat
A2 How about if dads partner with schools to teach boys how to act against a culture of toxic masculinity and show compassion? That would be innovative! #satchat
A1 as a male primary school teacher, I want my parents and students to know that I’m not a disciplinarian but a funny and jolly person whom kids need not be afraid off. It’s hard if parents always see. You as the “bad cop” and your female as the “good cop” #satchat
Part of the reason I see it as an honour, a privilege and a blessing to be serving as a K teacher (for th3 first time n 28 years) with my students. #satchat
Good morning #satchat folks. Sorry to interrupt the flow of your conversation. At some point over the weekend, we would love your input on our summer book club long list! https://t.co/fFqjTGgu2u
A1. I really appreciate the invitation to specifically involve our Ss fathers & also want to caution against approachs that might make unfounded assumptions about our Ss family structures. #satchat
A2: Fathers bring a different set of cards to the table. Whether this involves exposing their child to new activities which they also share or being a supporter of their interests. Children always need a cheerleader and a father can act in this role! #TEC207#satchat
A2 with technology we can now bridge parents’ work lives with classroom learning. Dad’s and mom’s who work can Skype in and teach S’s all about their jobs, show real world applications to math, Science and language arts #satchat
A2: Something as simple as fathers asking their children about school and the day’s activities can get great responses, especially if parents are informed about what their children are doing #satchat#TEC207@mgcjusa
Part of the reason I see it as an honour, a privilege and a blessing to be serving as a K teacher (for th3 first time n 28 years) with my students. #satchat
A2:There are many ways and opportunities for fathers to share and make an impact. From reading to classes, chaperoning trips, and giving career talks to helping with homework and even being a stay at home dad. There presence has strong purpose. #satchat
A1: I think involving dads in a primary setting is great. Kids are so naturally curious about everything & everyone. Some of my Ss don't have male role models in their lives so it's something exciting for them. #satchat
A2 Fathers can share their ambitions and talents with their kids and their friends. Fathers with a particular genius can open up that world for their kids, be it a love for reading, a craft, computer skills, cooking, and more. I personally love to cook! #satchat
I did almost all my daughter's field trips ... my wife teaches at my daughter's school so I did the field trips ... was always a nice bonding experience with my daughter. #satchat
A1 There can be an assumption that Father’s aren’t interested.I’ve generally found the opposite is true. My parents always came to P/T/S interviews & heavily involved in fund-raising for the school. The parents are the first-educators & schools need to engage with that
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I don’t know if it is about fatherhood/motherhood as much as having two adults who are different building relationships and teaching “we can be different and still love and care for each other” #satchat
Or maybe we plan too many things during work hours or shortly after work ends and it is hard to get to the school to participate in the first place? Definitely need admins to ask and find alternatives! #satchat
A2: Dads have their own set of skills, experience, and POV that moms might not have. Involving them in the education process opens up a kid's access to new ways of thinking & innovating using parent experience! #satchat
Let's redesign the way we've always engaged DADS. Start by telling them you want them to come out.
KEEP IT SIMPLE.
BOTH parents should feel good about the school in ways that allow them to build deeper relationship, volunteer, contribute to greater good. #satchat#makerdads
A1There is a large representation of females within education, while only a small portion of educators are male. It's important to establish and maintain involvement with fathers, to illustrate to the students that education is supported by both male and female guardians #satchat
#satchat A2- I think it's important for all children to see themselves reflected in books, their school staff and volunteers & caregivers. Males modeling the excitement of reading and learning can be a powerful influence.
A2: Any parent is welcome to help innovate. They bring knowledge & expertise to make learning authentic. Last year we had a dad who is a stockbroker come to talk to 5th graders about business; this year we had a dad who is a marine biologist come in to talk about his job #SatChat
Fathers tend to be such amazing risk takers. On creative thinking projects, think rube goldberg, they could be such fun lab assistants. Risk taking is unmeasurable and so necessary in innovation @LevelUpVillage#satchat
A1) I believe that a Dad is meant to be a figure of respect in a child's life. If you someone you respect believes in you, you are naturally more motivated. I know that this is true personally, and i think it would be true for Students also. #satchat
A2 Fathers can share their ambitions and talents with their kids and their friends. Fathers with a particular genius can open up that world for their kids, be it a love for reading, a craft, computer skills, cooking, and more. I personally love to cook! #satchat
A1 break the stereotype of the busy salaryman and be an active and vocal member of the school community. Be invested and engage with the community by contributing your expertise #satchat
A1: @AffinitoLit makes a great point about traditional roles within family-school engagement. Deconstructing that mindset and making a decision to engage fathers brings diversity in perspectives to the support system/PTO/etc. Also accounts for family complexities #satchat
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@AffinitoLit, @ScottRRocco, @Joe_Mazza, @AffinitoLit
Is it because we remember school a certain way (i.e., desks in rows, teacher as disciplinarian)? Many dads are doing real "work" that resembles how school can look. Maybe now is our chance to shift that thinking? #satchat
We need to be able to make dads feel welcomed at school. I think bringing parents into the class as volunteers,community members, and career speakers is where to start. Take an inventory at the beginning of the year of careers, skills, and attributes that each parent has.#satchat
A2: Fathers can, like mothers, contribute to the value for education & innovation; they can support engagement/motivation & help to build Ss resilience/commitment to learning #satchat
A1:Traditionally it’s been accepted that mothers take the hands on role in edu!My dad designed communication devices and all those Saturday’s I tagged along to his engineering form is probably the reason I pursued a physics degree, then a teaching degree! #satchat#WomenInScience
Why must we treat Moms and Dads differently? Each bring a unique set of experiences to the table. Why must we assume there are "dad" type jobs and "mom" type jobs #satchat
A2: I love the idea of creating an opportunity for Dad to come into the classroom to help assist with skills for all; tying a tie, throwing a football, the game of golf, money management, treatment of others. These skills can benefit every student throughout their lives. #satchat
A2: I would love to see dads leading social skills groups with Ss, teaching how to handle difficult situations and emotions. That would be awesome! #satchat
As a 2nd grade T for 15 years I have played the role of Dad to many for the hours of schoolday. Many times kids will accidentally call me Dad. That’s when I know the classroom climate and culture achieved what it was supposed to, a sense of home #satchat
With knowing this information I think there should be a greater focus on trying to make sure fathers are in their child's education. What are some ways this can be done if the father is not in the home and does not want to be? #edu5720#satchat@JMcCarthyEdS
A1: It's important for our students to be around positive male role models who model empathy, honesty and an appreciation for diversity. Especially with the current political climate of tribalism and polarization.
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A2 Fathers going on class trips is memories that are not forgotten. Dads checking in on children's work via Seesaw or Flipgrid would be great. #satchat
A2. Inviting positive male presence as field trip chaperones is an excellent place to start. Having on-faculty dads accompanying them as powerful role models! Very proud to work w/ @GlynnDJO - who’s currently chaperoning a 4 day off-site retreat for 40+ w/ @DJOMinistry! #satchat
A2. Talking with kids after school is a great starting point. How was school today? Did you discover anything new today? Did you encounter anything new that challenged your current thinking? #SatChat
I did almost all my daughter's field trips ... my wife teaches at my daughter's school so I did the field trips ... was always a nice bonding experience with my daughter. #satchat
A2: Find simple ways to connect. Walk kids to school, stand at the bus stop, chaperone field trips, take your lunch break with you kids and hang out in the lunchroom or at recess. #Satchat
A2: Be involved. Volunteer as a guest speaker, classroom visits, and chaperone events. At home, help with homework or participate in family discussions and outings. #satchat
#Satchat A2. Invite them into to read to classes or visit for the day. Athletic event in school in the school/district, breakfast/dinner..It's their presence, viewpoint, role modeling, support that makes it valuable
Q2. This year, I have seen a rising number of fathers who simply show up! They are present at student performances, math and literacy nights, conferences. They volunteer during the day and build relationships. Their attendance makes a difference! #satchat
#satchat A1: Parents are the biggest influence on a child's life. Fathers (or father figures) should be an essential part of the equation. They bring love, life skills, and expertise to the table that complements what comes from a mother.
Might I also offer that assumptions about "absent fathers" are often racialized - I wonder how this conversation might be broadened to talk about the impact of police violence and mass incarceration on black and brown men & the impact that has on our Ss #satchat
A2: This is the work of @MakerDads. We pull up to the school. Open the doors on the Makervan. Set up 20+ stations to engage DADS and KIDS through empathy, innovation & empowerment - for two full days. Then we support the school for 12 months #satchat#makerdads
A1: Dads sometimes bring a different perspective. It’s important to open our doors to engage a father. The question that is apparent now...what are some ways we engage fathers? #satchat
A2: Getting fathers involved in the classroom will give them opportunities to contribute to their child's learning both in and out of the classroom. They can do simple things like volunteering and talking to their children about their day! @mgcjusa#TEC207#satchat
Greatresponse, it focuses on the "schools"establishing partnerships. This requiring educators to examine stereotypes of what families look like and finding ways to break down barriers to family involvement that might be built based on race, poverty, or family situations #satchat
A1: it is important for schools to establish partnerships with families - we can all learn from and with each other to support learning & innovation for all students, especially the most underserved #satchat
Just because you don’t see Dad at school doesn’t mean that he isn’t involved in a child’s schooling especially if he has the kind of job where showing up at school isn’t an option. Whatever you do, be careful not to make this a bad thing. It’s not. #satchat
What about kids with no male presence because of things like incarceration? These can be sensitive issues for families. I know it was for my brother’s kids when he was locked up. #satchat
A2: @teacherforest brought up the idea of dads working on tasks alongside their children. I see that happening as grass roots efforts in elementary schools across our district. #satchat
A2. Our school does Muffins with Mom and Donuts with Dad days. I love the idea of providing opportunities for all parents to come and have a front row seat to their child's education. This shows the child the importance of school. #satchat
Especially when you are dealing with students that are from a single parent family with zero male influences. Males are equally as important in middle/high schools, but there seems to be more there already to go around. #satchat
A2: When doing projects around the house involve your children in the process. When laying floors I have my daughter help me measure and set in place the planks. It was a wonderful bonding experience too. She did everything except use the circular saw at the age of 10. #satchat
A2. Talking with kids after school is a great starting point. How was school today? Did you discover anything new today? Did you encounter anything new that challenged your current thinking? #SatChat
We just finished the first 6 months of our family "start-up" @MakerDads. We got to 5 schools (elem and middle), and have launched INNOVATIONS LABS & MAKERSPACES in each school - LED BY STUDENTS #satchat#makerdads
A2: I think it's imperative that we acknowledge that many of our schools aren't' as welcoming to fathers. Those who come to campus for things other than "donuts with dad" should be celebrated for their risk-taking. #satchat
A1: Research shows the significant impact that fathers have on a child’s success and mental health & wellness.
When you see statistics like this, everyone should be signing up to be a positive male role model for Ss! #Satchat
1 issue I find is when some Ss have no father, mother, or grandparents to come to specific school events like grandparents day etc. We need volunteers from the community to step up and in. I love it when I see Ps grab Ss at events who know that they have no one coming. #satchat
What on earth is the topic of #satchat this week? Why are we focusing on the role of fathers as if it is somehow specifically different than the role of mothers? Or that all families are made up on mothers and fathers and their children? What am I missing? #satchat
We can also reflect on the conditions we create in our schools that alienate some parents & ask what can we do to eliminate these negative narratives & welcome racialized & other minoritized parents into our schools #satchat
A2: Making even a little time to volunteer in his child’s classroom...immerse himself in some of the learning...be a guest visitor and share what excites him about learning...discuss what happens at school when his child is at home...show interest/listen/share. #satchat
A2: inviting fathers to bring their own areas of interest & expertise into the classroom is a dynamic and engaging way to open the door...I’ve hosted dads who are chefs, authors, accountants & geologists (to name a few!) over the years #satchat
A2: I try to make it point to personally thank the fathers I see on field trips, school events, or guest readers. I rely on them to spread the word through the community. Dads need to know they’re needed. #satchat
A2- Working in schools with generational poverty, it is necessary to find positive male role models to volunteer their time to teach our young men that there are other avenues they have available. #satchat
Donuts is Dad is cool - but what if we had more meaningful, connected and coherent plans that engaged dads on a regular basis through this work? #satchat
Q2: We can invite fathers and male leaders from our communities into our classrooms! I invited my own father to share his expertise for inquiry projects in electronics when I taught high school physics! #satchat
A1: Research shows 39% of dad’s never read to their child; 54% never had volunteered at their child’s school; and 74% never had lunch at their child’s school. #SatChat
#SatChat A2 in my experience, seeing men who work & share my Ss’ values in the classroom helps boys in particular connect their current learning to their own goals
A3: we have many fathers (moms, too$ who work in science fields and we love to have them in to share with Ss about their work - especially in STEM or science units #satchat
A3: One father couldn't come in to show what he does so I recommended a video! He videoed his talents so that I could show his work to the class! #satchat
A2: Field trips are great opportunities, literacy events, career sharing, etc. I'll never forget a dad telling me how much he appreciated me talking to him and not just his wife at pt conference! #satchat
A3:A friend of mine was a K-9 cop and brought the canine into the elementary school where his children when to school and presented to the class. I think we need to have more of these types of events where guardians showcase their trades. #satchat
In schools where most students are from migrant parents who speak little English, this is a challenge. Reality is we would hold classes on things such as using computers to help educate & innovate the migrant parent community. Often their child was key to this #satchat
A2 This is for Mom or Dad: offer after school programs/clubs specific to their careers with employers support. (Engineering, chef, robotics, construction. ) #Satchat
Funny, a bunch of years ago my daughter's teacher sent a message to Dads ... why because it had to do with cutting wood. nothing like setting male vs female roles. #satchat
Dad's can help motivate a reluctant student. Emailed a dad on Wed. about a missing assignment. Thurs. it was handed in. No direct response but email was effective. #satchat
#satchat A2: Father's can bring in the expertise they have, whether it be hands-on maker skills or stories about life/professions. I'm not sure what I could do in a high school French classroom to engage dads...other than to eat French food. hehe
A3: My district has brought fathers into the classroom for Father's Day celebrations, field trips, parent volunteers, career day, and help with creating sets for school plays! @mgcjusa#TEC207#satchat
A3 I always enjoyed the Father-Daughter dance my old school hosted. Additionally they often take part in career days. We need more sad days though! #satchat
A2: We have a lot of dads who are skilled labourers, factory workers, and craftsmen. I would love for them to share how they innovate in fields that are not flashy tech/office jobs! As much as we talk college and career readiness, we too often just focus on college. #satchat
A3: I bring in guest speakers for near death experiences to correlate with a story and research paper we write. Dads are the speakers to share near death experiences, though not intentionally "dads" just turns out to be dads. It is a fav among my HS Ss. #satchat
A2: Dad’s will move mountains for things like sports and extracurricular activities. Traditional gender roles aside, engaging parents in general in daily learning can be tough. If they have something to say digital media(FlipGrid) can be an effective way to contribute #satchat
I’m not at all trying to say that the presence of fathers isn’t important. Parental support is always I@portent. However, it’s not as simple as many of these tweets are making it sound and I think that we need to remember that. #satchat
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A2: One of the latest favorites that I’ve discovered @BooksAndBarbers...#bookswithbarbers The barbershop is a Saturday morning ritual in some cultures, great way to authentically engage. This should be happening everywhere! #Satchat
Funny, a bunch of years ago my daughter's teacher sent a message to Dads ... why because it had to do with cutting wood. nothing like setting male vs female roles. #satchat
This is great! I am currently at a drop out prevention and recovery school. I find that the guardians want to be involved however transportation is often an issue. Often we don't think of the barriers that keep them from being involved. #satchat
I agree they do need encouragement but they also need to feel comfortable in the school environment. I'm saying let them because I have seen some dads try to do different things in the classroom and were turned away. #edu5720#satchat
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@krisgeorge84, @ScottRRocco, @Joe_Mazza, @JMcCarthyEdS
Q1. This is interesting! Now that I think of it out of the last five years I think I’ve only had less than five dads come into my classroom. So this is more of a reflection and something I’ll need to be more cognizant of. Everyone adds value to a learning environment. #satchat
Hmmm...it's probably a little different for everyone, I'd imagine. This reminds me of sustaining effective school-home communication. By offering options, we stand a better chance of "meeting people where they are". #satchat
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@jasongraham99, @donald_gately, @markbarnes19, @TheBradCurrie, @TonySinanis
A3 We don't do anything particularly aimed at getting dads in to school. We have many opportunities for all, barbecue, fun fair, PD sessions for parents on various subjects. Monthly assemblies, etc. #satchat
A3 the best example was when one of my students’ dad volunteered to handle the production of their graduation celebration. He volunteered his production events company’s resources: LED wall, lights and sounds, etc... #satchat
A3: While I don’t have my own classroom yet, when I was in elementary school fathers chaperoned a sleepaway trip to Stokes State Forrest. @mgcjusa#TEC207#satchat
A2 dads are contributing outside the classroom & we have to be careful to invite them to things that matter & fit for more of them. Looking at you, Daddy-Daughter dances. #satchat
I think anytime a child is dealing with loss...it’s up to us to find creative and supportive solutions...asking the child himself what would feel most comfortable and assuring him/her I’m there to help, has worked well in the past #satchat
A2: We have a lot of dads who are skilled labourers, factory workers, and craftsmen. I would love for them to share how they innovate in fields that are not flashy tech/office jobs! As much as we talk college and career readiness, we too often just focus on college. #satchat
Thank you. I am seeing many comments about who and what fathers should be - something schools have little control over. I am more curious how schools respond to help all parents be welcomed, especially those who do not fit in the traditional parent roles. #satchat
(cont) We are ACTIVELY SEEKING a donut making machine, however. And would like to include it on the van to MAKE donuts for events for MakerMoms and MakerDads events #satchat#makerdads
@WATCH_DOGS is a Gr8 program--especially for elementary schools. Need 2B careful not 2 limit volunteer dads 2 supervisory roles in the program. Got 2 get them in classes helping kiddos w/ learning! Anyone using it in middle school? #satchat
A3: We’ve has dads come in to share their work experiences. We’ve had many dads come to help on field day with events and BBQ. We have dads help with PTA evening events. It’s great to see! #SatChat
A1. Dads can prove to be an expert guide when it comes to listening and understanding how their children feel in the class. They would also be considered as valuable for sharing information as mothers. #satchat
A3: My school seems to be very traditional in the fact that many Ss have both Ps together at home. Moms tend to volunteer as organizers and dads volunteer to make, build, assemble, and move things.P volunteers have been dropping over the years.Its a new school initiative #satchat
A2: As leaders we are always looking at the strengths of our Ss and celebrate their achievements. Maybe, if we are looking to engage dads, 👀 for their strengths, speak to them about how their skill set would benefit the school community and celebrate the work they do! #satchat
A2: By getting involved, Sharing their expertise, bringing their perspective to the table. Whether it’s demonstrating something in the classroom, coaching their child’s sport or being a troop leader. Together, with Mom’s, they can give kids a well rounded experience #satchat
#satchat a2: My dad made flavors, growing up he always talked passionately about learning and shared awesome stories about science ex. dinner he would show how orange oil sqeeezed from peel was flammable
A3 Opening up your classroom learning to any parental participation gives parents the gift of involvement. In my #stem class, we’ve Skyped with fathers working overseas in technology. They were grateful for the involvement, even when they were in another country #Satchat
A3: We are taking all of our 8th grade students for a college tour at the @UofR because a dad works in the admissions office. Many students haven’t been on a college campus or know what it takes to get in to college. Great learning opportunity. #satchat
A colleague just shared how her Hubby went to daughter's school to read. He's a cop. Let all the kids hold his badge! They loved it. Pic of beaming daughter:)
#satchat
#satchat A2: Father's can bring in the expertise they have, whether it be hands-on maker skills or stories about life/professions. I'm not sure what I could do in a high school French classroom to engage dads...other than to eat French food. hehe
A2: Making even a little time to volunteer in his child’s classroom...immerse himself in some of the learning...be a guest visitor, share what excites him about learning...discuss what happens at school when his child is at home...show interest/listen/share...be present! #satchat
Love Q3 #satchat we’re so lucky in my community. Dads often are judges for my Shark Tank event or Bank Loan Day or Interview day. They help build lemonade stands. They run booster clubs!
A3 We have also had a dad who works with robotics come in and discuss what he does with some of our students as part of a project they were working on. #satchat
A3. Can be called into the classroom for Career's Day, for instance, where fathers can talk about what they do for a living and how it can be a fun thing, what subjects they have used etc. #satchat
Wait. Seriously. This #satchat is getting worse. What are we doing here? I am so worried about how many families we are alienating with some of the suggestions that are being made. #satchat
#satchat A3: I know that fathers help out with sports teams at the high school level. I've had fathers help by bringing in items for special food tastings. Hmmm. I need ideas.
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A1: Research shows the significant impact that fathers have on a child’s success and mental health & wellness.
When you see statistics like this, everyone should be signing up to be a positive male role model for Ss! #Satchat
True but it’s also important to include families in these conversations because sometimes they are already doing what is needed to fill any perceived voids. My kids didn’t have a father around and we didn’t need teachers to do anything. They were great #satchat
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I’ll jump in here. Family engagement is what’s important. Too many configurations in households. Reach out to not only immediate, but extended. #satchat
A3: The fathers at our school do a science night and it's always a big hit. Dads get to lead stations and inventions. They feel very comfortable fulfilling this role. My only qualm is that is plays into the science-is-for-dudes stereotype. #satchat
Q4 -Fathers have not traditionally been the "classroom parent" or "homeroom mom". How to you encourage more fathers to take an active role in their children's education and the activities that go on in our schools? #satchat
A1: Class standing, whether the student enjoyed school, participation in extracurricular activities, whether the student repeated a grade or had been suspended from school - all impacted by the involvement of the father positively or negatively. #satchat
I know. I cringe knowing that I have Ss excluded from those events. I love it when community members and other Dads step up to take extra kiddos on those days. #satchat
A3 I think schools have failed at focusing on the father and the wealth of knowledge they can bring to the classroom. We need to be reaching out to them and bringing them into the education community. #satchat
A3 We’ve has dads come in to talk about their jobs. But if we ONLY bring in dads to share their experiences as lawyers or scientists, and moms come to school as P&T reps or chaperones, we contribute to gender stereotyping. #satchat
So what I’m hearing is dads should teach shop and show kids a mans role is business related? And maybe prove we are literate by reading? Come on we can do better here! #satchat
A3: As fathers who are educators we need to model what it means to be innovative. I talk great pride in moderating #Satchat, Running the #TCT18 conference, writing books, and leading a school district that supports engaging learning environments.
A2: One of the latest favorites that I’ve discovered @BooksAndBarbers...#bookswithbarbers The barbershop is a Saturday morning ritual in some cultures, great way to authentically engage. This should be happening everywhere! #Satchat
One of our dad’s is going to record a video since he was not able to make it but to explain what he does for his job. Sometimes we need to be flexible as educators! #satchat
Engaging FATHERS goes back to the original 4 CORE BELIEFS in family & community engagement in general. As edus you have to set the table to MEET PARENTS (mom/dad/grandparents/etc) where they are. #satchat#makerdads
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As teachers we can't do that but mother's can. However if the dad does not want to be there then the mother probably does not want to put the child throught heart ache of knowing that #edu5720#satchat
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@sue_ferrara, @Joe_Mazza, @JMcCarthyEdS
A2) The same way mothers can—going in to the classroom, involvement in outside enrichment activities, etc. Contributing to convos such as this! #satchat
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Indeed! We had parent liaison officers that spoke the language of the major groups. They would meet to raise issues. It really comes down to schools knowing who is in their parent community & how that diversity of skills & knowledge can help #satchat
Q4 -Fathers have not traditionally been the "classroom parent" or "homeroom mom". How to you encourage more fathers to take an active role in their children's education and the activities that go on in our schools? #satchat
Yes I have thought about having a career showcase for my 5th graders next year! Never to early to start and I think a good opportunity for kids to see community members with many varied jobs. #satchat
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When I taught 4th and 5th grade, we asked dads (and moms) to come in and talk about their careers. We had dentists, contractors, physical therapists, psychologists, plumbers, teachers and many others speak to us over the years. The students loved it!
#satchat
Q3. Our school hosts an annual ValenTie’s Day! It occurs right before Valentine’s Day and men from our community teach our boys soft skills, like communication and collaboration, as they teach them how to tie a necktie or bow tie. The kids love it and the men do too! #satchat
A3: Recruiting Dads to help run the Chess Clubs, Robotics, Facilities Mananger for #CAD#CommunityArtsDay, roles of Treasurer, Communications VP, Website/Social Media, in the PTA/PTSA @WebsterNYPTSA#satchat
Q4 -Fathers have not traditionally been the "classroom parent" or "homeroom mom". How to you encourage more fathers to take an active role in their children's education and the activities that go on in our schools? #satchat
Some parents/caregivers are extremely intimidated in the school environments. Others want to control every single moment- to their own child's benefit.
Admins & Ts should have a plan for both.
#SatChat
A1 In part to shift the culture of parental engagement in a school community. I intend to be directly involved in the education of my children. In part because I'm a teacher, but I owe at least a significant portion of that to my dad being a part of mine. Role models. #satchat
A3:My Ss have been fortunate to have great fathers come in to share from an x-ray tech that shared amazing xrays w/us to a US Secret Service agent that facilitated an informative talk along with his team and brought armoured cars for Ss to sit in. Great dads! #satchat
A3: As fathers who are educators we need to model what it means to be innovative. I talk great pride in co -moderating #Satchat, Running the #TCT18 conference, writing books, and finding ways to bring new ideas to my students.
Sorry Guys... great conversation but I have to get to @great_educators#WGEDD#SatChat FYI, I have Moms that are police officers and firefighters in my building regularly :-)
A3: Have a lunch chat with a students grandfather who was in the navy that was on a helicopter that picked up astronauts from an Apollo mission! He brought in neat primary sources and shared his story! #satchat
A4: I used Design Thinking to increase the number of father volunteers via the Watchdog Dads program. Wrote a paper on my project & presented it to other leaders @CASE_Leaders conference. #satchat
We've used a number of digital initiatives to bring the school into your home, or at least onto your phone.Use Facebook lives and periscope to live stream many events #satchat
Parents can help their child be successful at school by teaching them to:
1. Value education
2. Respect authority
3. Not over value the words/opinions of peers
#satchat
A3: Fathers as community helpers...in the broadest sense...has worked well...bringing them in to share their expertise, passions, joys and challenges with students. So inspiring! #satchat
Yes. As a stepmom, former guardian, & just someone who knows who’s living with Granny, I know it matters to talk about “Dads and those who father our kids,” etc. It takes a village so let’s honor the village. #satchat
Agree Brad! Can only think of 1 time I was unable to attend a mtg or conference about my daughters & only b/c I had to got to my own Back to School Night on the same night as theirs. If we want dads more involved in ed of their children, we must be 1st in doing it #satchat
Keep track of who you talk to. Rotate every other (mom/dad/grandparent etc). We've got to show DADS we're not going to treat them as, well, dads. Let's raise the bar. They WILL respond. #satchat#makerdads
Empathy, leadership, and mindset - "We should be able to say as educators and learners, that whatever comes next, we will be able to adapt, embrace, and take advantage of what lies in front of us." via @gcouros#satchathttps://t.co/nSb8U8PVv8
A4: I believe that this mentality was formed long ago when the father went to work and the mother took care of the kids (including school activities.) Times have changed and so should our mindsets. Both parents should take an active role in their child’s ed. #satchat#TEC207
A3: we work hard to make ALL family members feel welcomed and valued @HopewellES this sense of “family” permeates our building & connects staff, students, families & the larger community...the + impact on our Ss is noticeable #satchat
Q4: An opportunity we have been able to use to involve dads and mom is in the launch portion of some of our PBL projects. For example, the community helpers project brought in dads of various vocations. #satchat
I had a similar experience as a volunteer teacher in a developing country. Some of the maintenance staff would teach me the basics of the 3 languages in the area. It helped that most spoke English, even if it was there 3rd language. Very enriching and empowering. #satchat
A4 Father-specific outreach for trips and school activities can help engage them in school activities. For instance we are doing a cookout for the grade level at the end of the year, and I’m looking for dads to help grill. #satchat
A4: What can schools do to reframe education, broaden the learning playground, value the input of minoritzed parents in their children's lives, leverage the funds of knowledge that children bring to school? #satchat
A3: teaching social studies, history content seems to pass the ‘man test.’ I have had a lot of fathers engage by sharing family histories that usually include topics such as military service history, immigration/colonial settlement, or connections to our curriculum. #satchat
I appreciate the concern that parents “may be working three jobs,” etc., but then that implies there’s no “excuse” for parents who aren’t “struggling.” The challenge of parent engagement has never been the parents but a system that wasn’t designed for them. #satchat
A1 Schools should engage ALL parents as collaborative partners in making learning meaningful. So much parent programming seems targeted toward affluent straight white moms, or it otherizes parents by assuming they’re “struggling.”
#satchat
Q4 -Fathers have not traditionally been the "classroom parent" or "homeroom mom". How to you encourage more fathers to take an active role in their children's education and the activities that go on in our schools? #satchat
A4 That would be tricky getting more dads in to school. Many of our dads work shifts or commute a long way for work. As a result we are lucky to connect with them once or twice a year. #satchat
Q2. Having fathers in a learning environment can help remind students the value of learning. The more of us who come into the classroom and participate in our students’ growth socially and academically the more empowering and significant their education will be. #SatChat
Q4 -Fathers have not traditionally been the "classroom parent" or "homeroom mom". How to you encourage more fathers to take an active role in their children's education and the activities that go on in our schools? #satchat
As the awkward father who participated at all the school events ... it would be really nice if I was not the only Dad who did it ... i also found it sad that most of the teachers did not talk to me like the mothers #satchat
A4: We personally invite dad’s to be part of classroom: field trips, guest readers, events, etc. We get to know our families as well as our kids and focus on things they might enjoy or be good at so that it is a positive experience for them and their child #satchat
Q4 -Fathers have not traditionally been the "classroom parent" or "homeroom mom". How to you encourage more fathers to take an active role in their children's education and the activities that go on in our schools? #satchat
So, I’m a divorced parent with a super-exciting but demanding job. My co-parent is longtime unemployed.
My daughter’s school is good abt welcoming all parents. Still, I get SO TIRED of the common assumption that Moms are doing all the parenting Work. Unfair in my case. #satchat
A4: Important to have consistent communication & leadership about your initiatives to involve dad’s more in schools. You need systems & structures to recruit & retain fathers as volunteers as well. #satchat
A1) Fathers need to be engaged because ALL stakeholders need to be engaged in their child’s education. Fathers are very important role models in a child’s life, boy or girl. #satchat
And @RafranzDavis makes a good point. There’s no need to gender events explicitly. You can make dads and whomever feel welcome w/out calling them out w perfomative gender stuff (still looking at you, Daddy-Daugher Dance) #satchat
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@MrDataGuy, @RafranzDavis, @RafranzDavis
.Design-thinking starts with empathy, and there is NO INNOVATION without empathy. We can't innovate the way we engage families (overall) unless we empathize with each #satchat#makerdads
Tomorrow's innovative classroom IS an open classroom for career readiness lessons from dads and moms as well as for (or combined with) global learning. #satchat@LevelUpVillage
A4 First the titles need to change to be more inclusive. No more “Mommy and me” or “Class mom”. Then give an invitation to dads to be involved. Stem night, guest speaker, even concert volunteer #Satchat
Might I compassionately offer that those Ts, together with their administration perhaps, have some work to do? Families are families, love Is love - our Ss are our Ss, this is not up for debate. #satchat
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@DennisDill, @MrDataGuy, @RafranzDavis
A3: to be honest I need to be better at encouraging this as a building leader. We’ve had dad‘s visit classrooms one who was an orthopedic surgeon and gave everybody casts others who are firefighters and have come in to do fire safety. #satchat
A4: Show dads early that getting engaged is beneficial to them & their kids. Have schools plan things aimed at dad involvement. Dads who see they can be engaged in their kids' learning in elementary school are more likely to keep that involvement thru high school #satchat
Lets add parents from different cultures, parent who struggle with poverty, they face mean stereotypes daily in our culture. Parent facing addiction (epidemic), incarceration, unemployment etc. We cannot "blame" the parent - need a positive response. #satchat
Excellent question. Was wondering same thing. Curious to hear👂ideas 💡and solutions for this 👆🏾from the #SatChat crew. Solutions exist, but #WhatIf we need to create them 🤔
A4. Sometimes we need to recognize that the class trips we plan might lack “macho adult male” appeal. Consider this when planning. Monday my class is heading to an abandoned Lunatic Asylum. #TALA What dad WOULDN’T be interested in chaperoning that sort of trip? #satchat
Q4 -Fathers have not traditionally been the "classroom parent" or "homeroom mom". How to you encourage more fathers to take an active role in their children's education and the activities that go on in our schools? #satchat
My dad was always involved in my school. My bio mother left when I was 4. He was at every conference, he was playground Dad, when we had P volunteers watch-he was unemployed at the time. He was very active in my education & I loved it! #satchat
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A3. I have reached out to many knowledgeable FIrst Nation elders over the years. So powerful when traditional teachings can to be shared and celebrated with our students and communities. All students need to see themselves within our school and know that they belong. #satchat
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A3: one significant way we include family members is by hosting a monthly Whole School Meeting @HopewellES where all are welcome to participate #satchat
A4 Connect with them at open house. Find their career knowledge area and get them to come in and share. Once in the class they are more likely to participate in the future. Create topics of interest where dad's can connect with children. #satchat
Q4 -Fathers have not traditionally been the "classroom parent" or "homeroom mom". How to you encourage more fathers to take an active role in their children's education and the activities that go on in our schools? #satchat
Love the FrugalWoods story. But this is so true - working on your income has far more impact for most than trying to trim spending.
@ramit is one of the few who really gets this and actually writes about it.
A4: We can encourage fathers to be involved by directly asking for them to be. By explicitly encouraging both parents to volunteer in the classroom as classroom parents, they will both be active in their children's education! @mgcjusa#TEC207#satchat
Q4: We need to make fathers welcome . Start by more community based activities to draw fathers to the school. Have a pancake breakfast on the weekend or a pizza night. Try to work with parents' schedules. #satchat
So true. We must diversify and cannot think every family is a “traditional family” in form or in function. We must think and accommodate all scenarios. #SatChat
I was in a parent-teacher once w/my wife where the teacher kept referring to an email that "we" wrote as the "note Mrs. Cullen wrote". Funny thing was I was the main author of it. #satchat
A3 Opening up your classroom learning to any parental participation gives parents the gift of involvement. In my #stem class, we’ve Skyped with fathers working overseas in technology. They were grateful for the involvement, even when they were in another country #Satchat
Q3. I really have never specifically reached out to dads; which I mentioned in q1 is something I can do more. But with my involvement in the community & attending Ss games I see their presence. I have many attending our 4th Grade Room 201 Night Out (crossfit and pizza!) #satchat
A3: I make sure my communication is directed to all caregivers and make them all feel welcome. I engage in conversation at pick up time. It's amazing how something so simple makes such a big difference on setting your classroom climate! #satchat
A4: Put the parents in charge of making those connections. If you have one father who volunteers, he is more likely to be able to recruit others. #satchat
A2) Fathers can provide a more hands on approach to education that you don’t see in classrooms anymore, especially at the elementary level. Think wood shop, home ec, electronics, etc. #satchat
I feel mixed. On one hand, the chat operates on the assumption that fathers are not participating in education. Not so. On the other hand, the chat illuminates how schools don’t necessarily engage dads, and how that both comes from and perpetuates gender stereotypes. #satchat
With a "middle class" background, my parents weren't overly involved in our schooling. They both worked. I admire parents who are trying to make a better life for their kids. The working single mothers also attending community college..whew...I admire them. #satchat
Yes!! Call it room parent, specially say this is open to mom, dads-a child’s guardian maybe a grandparent so be open to a non traditional approach is something I try to follow!! #satchat
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Q2/3 I’d like to suggest that more is done to entice, recruit, support men, particularly men of color to be Ts in the younger grades. All children can benefit from diverse role models. And, that can very well impact and encourage marginalized parents to come out too. #satchat
Q4. Invite them, welcome them, and encourage them to be a part of the school community. Then recognize them and show them they are appreciated. Actions speak louder than words. One father wipes down cafeteria tables on his days off. He’s the best! The students love him! #satchat
Kids laugh because I use the term "Parental Units" when I speak generally to the class ... those who have the "Mom + Dad" home don't understand, but those who have GrandParents, Uncles, Aunts, Moms, Dads, as their primary caregivers get it. #satchat
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Absolutely...I’m a big believer in open communication between home and school. We can never assume we know the answers alone...I respect and listen to what families want and need for their children...it’s a collaborative effort in all ways #satchat
Christina...You’ve touched on a really important issue...What about children who truly lack a father’s positive presence and support in their lives? Yes, it’s great to have other positive male influence, but it’s not the same...and my heart breaks for them! #satchat
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A4: maybe by specifically reaching out to them. Often times the mother assumes the role of checking papers and assuming we want them to volunteer. However, if we sent things specifically to Dad‘s or pops etc. maybe that would make them feel more welcome in our schools. #satchat
What are you talking about? Yes DADS cant be looked at the same as mothers. There is research here, but folks on #satchat are sharing strategies of what worked for them.
A4: I think we need to think beyond the traditional activities. Let’s diversify the types of things we do in school to encourage more dads. With different activities, dads may be more apt to want to participate. #SatChat
Our district is fazing our gender specific events. FD Dance is now VIP or Family Dance, sometimes there is a theme. Trying to balance inclusiveness AND getting more parents, including Dads, who may have not been truly welcomed previously. #satchat
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@OohShiny_Sarah, @MrDataGuy, @RafranzDavis
#satchat A4: From what I've seen, we need to invite dads to DO something, not just attend events. Invite them to events like "All Pro Dads" in the morn to eat donuts. :)
School appointed&paid. 2 Religious Sisters & 2 employed specifically to liaise with those communities&had quals to act is translators in court & legal matters (not that they were used for that purpose). In both cases the Principal felt it crucial to engage with them #satchat
A4: One simple way I stay connected with my son and daughter’s learning experiences is through their teacher’s classroom Twitter handles #Satchat#140EduTips.
So true. We must diversify and cannot think every family is a “traditional family” in form or in function. We must think and accommodate all scenarios. #SatChat
It is confusing to me as well. Especially as a single mother. That's why I am focusing on the term guardian or male influence. Many of my students have grandfathers, step-fathers, or uncles that are the main male figure in their lives. #satchat
A1 Schools should engage ALL parents as collaborative partners in making learning meaningful. So much parent programming seems targeted toward affluent straight white moms, or it otherizes parents by assuming they’re “struggling.”
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A4: We don't have to do anything grand, nor should we use tired old gender stereotypes. Let's start with something simple: name parents and caregivers on flyers and brochures: "Dads, Moms, Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunties, Uncles, Coaches, Mentors! YOU are invited!" #satchat
A4 I think it’s about community. If you have one or two dads who model role others will follow because you’ve made it “safe” for them and others. We are fortunate to have a great dads in programs ranging from athletics to dance but it started with a small group #satchat
A4: When I was in the classroom, I would send home a volunteer at home/school questionnaire that allowed parents to share ways/their talents that they wanted to contribute to our classroom community. #satchat
A4 If dads aren’t volunteering for stuff, we can reach out to them and ask how we can engage them better. We can also examine the ways we solicit parent involvement to see how we include different parents. Whose voices are we implicitly including? #satchat
I'm not participating, just lurking and hoping to learn a bit. I'm sensing the intentions are good ones, but perhaps there are some blind spots that we aren't aware of when we frame conversations this way? I'm uncomfortable too and hope someone can explain. #satchat
I appreciate the approach you are both articulating, I wish that is what I was seeing throughout this chat - instead it seems harmfully laced with assumptions about family structure & lack of critical thinking around how we got here. #satchat
A4. Fathers can be asked to be research partners for a day in class. They can help their kids find their way out of a particular problem. This also helps in finding out new methods to solve problems. #satchat
A4: To encourage more participation maybe I can have a survey with the newsletter that I send out at the beginning of the year and ask for parent participation and gather some information so I can better utilize the expertise and their willingness to share! #satchat
A5: If a father has STEM/STEAM/STREAM background, use that to engage your kids! If not, keep an eye on what they learn & find other resources to encourage STREAM learning #satchat
I do applaud her school and her teacher for being an open place for any parent.
It’s the ways mom is tapped first for EVERYTHING: calls from school when she is sick. Meetings for her IEP. Etc.
Fellow parents make the same assumptions; Moms get the birthday party info. #satchat
A4 taking a look at how we involve parents could bring more of them in. Bringing cookies isn’t that meaningful, so should we ask Ps to take off of work to do it? 1/ #SatChat
Love it - BE INCLUSIVE from day 1 with our fancy flyers and promotions. Then let's model it in practice and make sure people who our mindset has shifted. #satchat
We celebrated that one Dad we had on the HSO in my kid's elementary school. We reached out to include him and made sure he was welcome. He took a risk and we supported him. That simple.
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Q4 -Fathers have not traditionally been the "classroom parent" or "homeroom mom". How to you encourage more fathers to take an active role in their children's education and the activities that go on in our schools? #satchat
A4: I know it’s difficult to do, but it’s important to schedule more school events in the late afternoons and evenings so working dads (and moms) have a chance to attend.
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Q4: All Pro Dad’s is an awesome way to get them in the door.... it’s an opportunity to spend quality time w/their child at school. Taking that first step gets dads in the building. Seize the moment & dads will start filling the halls beyond the early morning gathering! #satchat
A5: I’m a huge supporter of STEAM in education! I believe that educators and schools need to utilize the resources provided to them. By working with parents in their community and identifying speakers in these fields! #StemRocks#satchat#TEC207@mgcjusa
Q5. I think father’s gravitate towards this. I’ve seen dads work w/ Ss in STEM and their enthusiasm, passion, and collaboration with their child is so special- it needs to be invited more into the learning environment.
This might be a goal of mine as we end the year. #satchat
The principles @ParentCamp is guided by. Notice the last one. It’s not on the parents to insert themselves into a system for which there is no guidance, and individual teachers to figure it out for themselves. School leaders must lead. #satchat
Engaging FATHERS goes back to the original 4 CORE BELIEFS in family & community engagement in general. As edus you have to set the table to MEET PARENTS (mom/dad/grandparents/etc) where they are. #satchat#makerdads
My children lost their father at a young age...and while I do my part to support their needs from home, I’ve also appreciated those teachers who have approached their experience with sensitivity and creative in-school solutions #satchat
A4: I agree with @CJCain7 this question and this dilemma pits schools against a social construct that is as old as baseball in this country. But I think that tapping into this huge reserve of energy and support that dad’s can provide to the classroom is worth the effort #satchat
Yes. Many families have a male role model who isn’t a “bio-dad” but fits the traditional role of father for said child. We must embrace that too #satchat
It’s tough. My dad showed up for my younger nephew on donuts for Dad Day. When the letter went home, it was pretty hard but my dad is retired and could do it. I think that there’s a way to have these days without singling out one gender. This goes for moms too #Satchat
A5: By talking with their children about what they are learning in school. Also, by talking about events happening around the world that involve scientific exploration. Fathers can engage in maker spaces w/ children as well. @mgcjusa#TEC207#satchat
.Yes - @MakerMom12 I started @MakerDads in Sept 2017 to break that status quo. No more moms and strollers as the default. Equitable family engagement is best for the whole child #satchat#makerdads
A3) I cant think of anything specific in my district besides parent nights, PT conferences and this events. I coordinate a parents night for ELL Parents to inform them on how their children learn English in school. #satchat
How does freedom of speech apply to Ss? This lesson takes Ss through 2 cases where the courts ruled in the Ss' favor in 1 case, but not the other. #Educators, engage Ss in #criticalthinking as they analyze why each case had different outcomes!- https://t.co/304u569Qfo#satchat
I think creating an initial invitation that is inclusive will send an important message & is not contingent upon having "non-traditional" families in our classrooms - representation matters, the language we use everyday sends a message about our values and understanding #satchat
And the siloed spaces black and brown children live in INSIDE schools and classrooms when “absent fathers” are imprisoned or as they say...”Ms. B, my father’s been ((away)) all my life.” These Ss often have no outlet, counseling spaces to share story #satchat
Might I also offer that assumptions about "absent fathers" are often racialized - I wonder how this conversation might be broadened to talk about the impact of police violence and mass incarceration on black and brown men & the impact that has on our Ss #satchat
A5: Your kiddo is already engaged in STEAM or STEM. At some point today when they play @Roblox or Minecraft sit down with them and play. Take an interest in their interests and build upon them. #satchat@Joe_Mazza
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@wkrakower, @ScottRRocco, @Roblox, @Joe_Mazza
#satchat A5: Fathers could absolutely bring tons to the table for STEAM, etc. if they are given specific instructions and examples. Invites should not require too much time on the front end.
Yes if we as EDUS and EDLEADERS especially do not set the table for this work. It will NOT happen. Those Core Beliefs have been my compass since I read them in 2011. #satchat#makerdads
The principles @ParentCamp is guided by. Notice the last one. It’s not on the parents to insert themselves into a system for which there is no guidance, and individual teachers to figure it out for themselves. School leaders must lead. #satchat
Engaging FATHERS goes back to the original 4 CORE BELIEFS in family & community engagement in general. As edus you have to set the table to MEET PARENTS (mom/dad/grandparents/etc) where they are. #satchat#makerdads
A4: Instead of labeling your events by gender titles, start referring to them as parent engagement. For those students that don't have anyone available for them, team up with your town's Rotary or City Officials to be there for them. #satchat
How we envision family engagement, how we practise and/or differently engage families will dictate the climate of inclusion or exclusion & will include or marginalize families. #satchat
Wow 😲! #WhatIf this👇🏽is the ultimate #STEM checklist for students and their families to actively and collaboratively learn and experience #STEAM subjects 🤔 💯🙏🏽 @dailystem! #SatChat
A2. What fathers do at work and how it related to the basics they learned in school - that's what students can be taught about. Relating real life situations to a subject is best to trigger interest and appreciation for that subject. #satchat
If you happen to have adults hanging around at school at the end of the day waiting for kids, that would be a great time for admins to welcome & strike up conversation on participation. Nothing heavy. Just open.
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So much of what we r discussing tends to be about the traditional family and gender roles. How can we create authentic learning experiences for Ss who don't have a father figure at home? What community outlets can we tap into or engaging lessons about innovate men? #satchat
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Once a year, our daughter’s elementary school has separate dads’ and grandparents’ breakfasts (adding the words “or special persons”). That’s great, but if nothing else is targeted to them, what does that say about their role in academics or anything else? #satchat
A4: Create a “Dad knowledge/activity base” that specifically targets fathers. Have fathers come to the school to help with cookouts, tutoring, sports camps, etc. Help them feel valued and welcome in the learning community. #satchat
I love this and agree. I couldn’t imagine losing either of my parents early but I knew that many of my classmates did. Same when I taught my own classes. There’s definitely a difference in dealing with every situation #satchat
Q6: How do we rebuild a system that enhances these differences and uses them to further our educational goals instead of using these differences to divide? #satchat#goingrogue
A4: as the 2018 CTOY’s push to affect positive change in teacher retention it’s hard not to think that if we had more fathers supporting the classroom, more teachers would stay in the profession. It would help to know that everyone had your back, not just one parent. #satchat
I'm sorry you even have too. I work in such a diverse place we don't even blink at that. Ex: Our school nurse is Mom to her granddaughter who happens to look different than her.
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A4. Who doesn’t appreciate a hand written note? Here are some homemade cards I sent home with a personal note to families thanking them for attending our parent night. #satchat
A5: We need to have specific asks: i.e. Manage the excel spreadsheet for the carnival, help w chess club for 6 Wednesday afternoons, coordinate the Fun Run, serve on District tech/budget/arts/audit committees. AND then target and ask. #satchat
A5 Once the parent has moved beyond the front door, teachers, admins, and volunteer coordinators will be able to call on him specifically to help facilititate learning activities. We always call on the people we know. #satchat
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I'm reading a book right now about the importance specifically of positive male influence for children. This chat, I think, is about bringing these thoughts to the front of our minds, not to reinforce gender stereotypes, although that's what I am seeing from some, too. #satchat
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@MsVandeborne, @LaurenPorosoff, @ChristieNold
A5: Participate in hands-on lessons. Someone mentioned Skype earlier, bring your daily work to the classroom through the innovative use of technology. #satchat
A5: Millions of kids play games where they design, build, ideate. We need to build off their creative confidence and provide them with learning experiences that tap into their interests. @Joe_Mazza@ScottRRocco@TheBradCurrie#satchat
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@wkrakower, @Joe_Mazza, @ScottRRocco, @TheBradCurrie
A5 We can describe what’s happening in our STEM programs (e.g. through emails, tweets, videos) and include questions parents can ask their kids to help them connect their learning to their lives and values. #Satchat
Thanks. I wanted to just say “get over it.”
But in all seriousness, it does a lot of harm to kids when the message is that their family is unacceptable. #satchat
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@ChristieNold, @DennisDill, @MrDataGuy, @RafranzDavis
Many conversations around family engagement seems to suggest families should only support the mandate of schools - there seems little room for real partnerships or value for parents outside of their support for schools #satchat
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Aren’t dads adults?They make the choice on how involved they are in their children’s school.Why should teachers work harder to make them feel more accomdated. Teachers are overworked as it is. #satchat
#satchat Engage ALL Parents, Community members, Stakeholders by hosting a #Career Day — #EdCamp style: students may choose rooms to visit (20 minute sessions), etc.
We host OPEN MAKE at the @MakerDads Community Makerspace (free) every 2nd Sat of the month. (Home Depot does the 1st Sat for Kids Workshop) We do the second. Here is a pic from last month #makerdads#satchat
I have the deepest respect for single parents! It’s easy to be critical, sometimes, until you’ve walked in the shoes of someone who is really doing his/her best, despite the lows and the highs! #satchat
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@MsVandeborne, @LaurenPorosoff, @ChristieNold
@m_drez have you seen this 👆🏾#STEM check/action list to encourage students and families to have shared #STEAM learning experiences 🤔
👀 like something right up your alley #SatChat
A4: I make a big pitch on Back To School Night...where many mothers and fathers attend...I offer varied opportunities to get involved both in and out of the classroom so that everyone feels comfortable & their time is valued #satchat
A4) I think it depends on the fathers work situation or if their time is flexible enough to do this. I know of a few dads who are class dads. Outlets like social media provide the alternative outlets for dads to be engaged. #Satchat
Q4 -Fathers have not traditionally been the "classroom parent" or "homeroom mom". How to you encourage more fathers to take an active role in their children's education and the activities that go on in our schools? #satchat
If my daughter’s school sent Hope a Donuts for Dads flyer. Our two-Mom family would not feel as if there was a space for us at a school event. That hurts. #satchat
It's been my experience that as soon as baby shows up, you know everything and are the maker of all child decisions. Social norm that is completely unfair. #SatChat
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Thanks! I think its young kids who just are trying to make sense of the contrast. With our own daughters, we have always been open about their adoption. It has always made these talks go very smoothly #satchat
A4: Create a “Dad knowledge/activity base” that specifically targets fathers. Have fathers come to the school to help with cookouts, tutoring, sports camps, etc. Help them feel valued and welcome in the learning community. #satchat
Oh Jeremy...Do any of us need to be singled out to understand our place with our children or children we are raising? Can you not have a “VIP breakfast” or whatever? #satchat
It makes me so uncomfortable and just wishing more people would speak up to explain why it is problematic. But I also know this is edutwitter and speaking up is not our strong suit. #satchat
That’s what we did. They were Parent/Guardian Engagement events and yes, sometimes the older sibling who was at university & often looked after younger siblings would turn up, Grand Parents, Uncles, Aunts, etc in some rare cases, multiple reps from the same family #satchat
True but it’s also important to include families in these conversations because sometimes they are already doing what is needed to fill any perceived voids. My kids didn’t have a father around and we didn’t need teachers to do anything. They were great #satchat
A6: This has been a great chat and there are many ideas to bring forth. Biggest takeaway...be explicit and ask for parents to come in. Varied times, varied events, accommodate all families #SatChat
Maybe if we start co-constructing with families what these educational goals are & how we can collectively support student learning & equitable outcomes #satchat
Shame on them!
I fly a rainbow, a trans & a bi flag in my room. We celebrate #LGBTQ in our school.
Watch language too. I always make sure my language is not harmful when talking families...
#SatChat
Oh man yes. I really had to humble myself coming from a high performing suburban ISD to the very diverse country. Listening to families made me such a better teacher & public servant. #satchat
It makes me so uncomfortable and just wishing more people would speak up to explain why it is problematic. But I also know this is edutwitter and speaking up is not our strong suit. #satchat
A6 I truly believe it’s all about normalization. Seeing Dad should be as common as seeing mom. That goes for whoever is in that role for a child! #satchat
This is my choice for the BAMMM comment of the night. Some days I am a good dad, other days not so much, and most days I do not know. We ALL face different challenges in life and a healthy dose of empathy and understanding goes much further than sitting in judgement. #satchat
Thanks. I wanted to just say “get over it.”
But in all seriousness, it does a lot of harm to kids when the message is that their family is unacceptable. #satchat
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@ChristieNold, @DennisDill, @MrDataGuy, @RafranzDavis
I have the deepest respect for single parents! It’s easy to be critical, sometimes, until you’ve walked in the shoes of someone who is really doing his/her best, despite the lows and the highs! #satchat
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@MsVandeborne, @LaurenPorosoff, @ChristieNold
A3 Opening up your classroom learning to any parental participation gives parents the gift of involvement. In my #stem class, we’ve Skyped with fathers working overseas in technology. They were grateful for the involvement, even when they were in another country #Satchat
Just participated in a teacher panel discussion around our math curriculum with parents this week...so beneficial to offer a wide variety of opportunities for parents to see inside of their child’s school world #satchat
"Bringing Both Parents In" physically is not going to happen in 2018. But we could think about CURATION in advance, and get them what they missed ON-DEMAND. Start a YouTube channel for 18-19 parent events. You will always have more views that attendees #satchat
Oh Jeremy...Do any of us need to be singled out to understand our place with our children or children we are raising? Can you not have a “VIP breakfast” or whatever? #satchat
Agree! Are we open to new ideas? Different ways to get parents involved? Are we cliquish and standoffish to people who truly want become more involved? Addressing our bias would be a good exercise for us. #satchat@SchroederPTSA
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker, M.D. There are definitely valid criticisms of the book but I think there are also important points to consider, as well. #satchat
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@STEMinistDee, @MsVandeborne, @LaurenPorosoff, @ChristieNold
#satchat True, but educators try to get them involved for the love of the students. I don't do anything special at the hs level, but if I had ideas, I would. More learning happens when you know the family.
It’s often one-sided and suggest parents’ passive support - without any reciprocity or any real value for families- especially traditionally marginalized families #satchat
A6: Fathers have often been more removed from their kids' education & it's important to know how to get them involved, so they can share experience & be a role model. While not every family has a father, it's important that those that do have an engaged father #satchat
A6: The biggest takeaway from this chat has been to ask both parents to come in if students do have two parents, and vary times and activities to accommodate parents' schedules! @mgcjusa#TEC207#satchat
Q6. I need to be more mindful of the volunteers I have. I’ve always celebrated & am so grateful for anyone who walks into our room; however, today I learned I need to make a better effort it getting not just fathers but a more diverse group in. #satchat
My dad is a retired railroad engineer. We were lucky to see him on most days. That didn’t mean that he didn’t care. He did. He just had to take care of our family. My daughter’s dad was serving in the military. Why is this so hard for people to understand? #satchat
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I want all the parents. Mom. Dad. 2nd mom. 2nd dad. Step mom. Step dad. Aunts and uncles and grandparents that take on parental roles. The neighbor down the block. We are fighting a war. These kids need everyone on their side of the battlefield as possible.
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@RafranzDavis, @MikeLangan9, @DennisDill, @MrDataGuy
A5: theres a lot that we can borrow from organizations like the scouts who from my experience, have pretty good turnout in the Pop’s department. Pinewood Derby, camping trips, etc. Adapt and scale similar framework for classroom learning or plan for post-work day #satchat
I'd love to plan a virtual field trip using Google expeditions or @nearpod and schedule it in the evening so more working dads (and moms) can attend. This is on my To Do list for the upcoming school year.
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A5) If Dads have jobs in those fields, they can talk with thier kids about thier jobs, and even bring them to work. This will help get them excited about these subject areas. #satchat
I use the term "families" - the notes I sent home say "Dear Verve Families" (Verve is our team name) - I recently had a sister come to a student-led conference, this was a beautiful outcome of that style of communication ❤️ #satchat
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To truly know our Ss we need to know there living envir. I have a S who Ps are divorced. I send the same school letters home twice Mon-Dad Tues-Mom, etc. P surveys at the beg. of the year need to collect data that allows us to better involve all members of the family. #satchat
Q6. I need to be more mindful of the volunteers I have. I’ve always celebrated & am so grateful for anyone who walks into our room; however, today I learned I need to make a better effort it getting not just fathers but a more diverse group in. #satchat
A6 - be inviting and open up for as many things as possible. We have to be an open door. Innovation & inspiration comes through relationships & modeling. To do that you need time. Tap into the business community & the retired. But most importantly Judy get started. #SatChat
A6:Reach out more to accesss the knowledge that family members can share with our school community! Whether it’s in conversations, or surveying and inviting to bring these people in to be part of moving edu forward to align with what is happening outside the classroom! #satchat
I love that you did this. Need to invite parents in to discuss curriculum, and not just to tell them “this is the way it is”, but to solicit their thoughtful feedback. #satchat
Yes. I couldn’t even get added to our school email for the kids when I first became a stepparent. That made it hard to hold up our household’s end of the deal. I mean, really, were the first people who have more than 2 emails to list? #satchat
I think by making ourselves authentically accessible to parents and families...letting them know from day 1 “we’re in this together” & whatever lev of collaboration we can bring to the table WILL positively impact their child #satchat
A5. Real world application is important to students. Reach out to fathers who work in these fields and find ways to show case them in your school. #satchat
And that's the end of the chat!!!
THANK YOU #satchat PLN for a great convo.
Let's create opportunities for all parents to engage and participate in our schools.
@ClassTechTips is our guest moderator next week.
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Yes, daily learning — with tech, I’m getting to the point where I just don’t see an excuse not to engage families in this. I know equitable access is an issue, but get started and then address where it falls short. #satchat
A2: Dad’s will move mountains for things like sports and extracurricular activities. Traditional gender roles aside, engaging parents in general in daily learning can be tough. If they have something to say digital media(FlipGrid) can be an effective way to contribute #satchat
A6) We have to provide opportunities for ALL parents to become involved and engaged in our kids education. STEM nights, science fairs, volunteer in the musical and theater productions, band parents, etc. We need all parents involved! #satchat
#Satchat A6. This was a very powerful chat today..So important Parents are present and we partner with them. We need more Dads, Grandfathers, Role Models and I think it's important to find more ways to get them into the class, school district
A3: Having fathers part of mini academy advisory committees and volunteering their time with athletic sport teams has proven to be very effective #SATCHAT
Yup. The gender realities are shifting, but our assumptions aren’t. I know some awesome Dads doing most of the grocery shopping and many Moms doing most of the breadwinning. We need to come at the world with new framing. #satchat
Instead of me taking time to RT all the great photos and ideas of students sharing their learning, fire up TweetDeck and add the #geniushour and #20time hashtags as columns so YOU, too, can be inspired by other educators' students every day! #ShiftThis#edchat#satchat
Same here Chris! We need to be conscious that some work multiple jobs to support their kids. We need to see each other as a partner in the process of education #satchat
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@ChrisQuinn64, @MsVandeborne, @LaurenPorosoff, @ChristieNold
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A6a: It isn't innovative to ask dads to come in for career days and to do manual labour; that's the status quo. The innovation comes in finding ways to make sure dads are just as welcome as mums in every aspect of their children's education, at home and at school. #satchat
Appreciate #satchat this morning. I would love to see more dads who are able to be involved in the educational lives of their children & we should ? if we are placing unrealized barriers to that. As a dad, I can say most communication by my daughters' teachers are to my wife
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Yup. The gender realities are shifting, but our assumptions aren’t. I know awesome Dads doing most of the homework and grocery shopping and many Moms doing most of the breadwinning. We need to come at the world with new framing. #satchat
#satchat A6: I have to go back, and read the feed for takeaways about father engagement in schools. If I think of something for my classes, I think it'll be something that requires little prep and lots of fun together.
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Both hubby & I got to watch last music performance while at work:)
#Teachersrock#Satchat
A6) We have to provide opportunities for ALL parents to become involved and engaged in our kids education. STEM nights, science fairs, volunteer in the musical and theater productions, band parents, etc. We need all parents involved! #satchat
So much of our discussion this morning truly reflects and reinforces the belief that IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD! All need to be appreciated, supported and invited to the table! Thanks for a great discussion this morning! #satchat
A6b: Innovation in father engagement means challenges our own assumptions about the roles of fathers and purposefully involving them in decision-making. #satchat
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A5: The traditional two-parent family does not apply to most of our students. We need to see family as those involved in a child's life, whether they are blood relatives or friends, neighbors, mentors , etc...#satchat
A2: I think it's imperative that we acknowledge that many of our schools aren't' as welcoming to fathers. Those who come to campus for things other than "donuts with dad" should be celebrated for their risk-taking. #satchat
Because fathers should be as involved in their lives as much as they can. Our son's school has a #LunchWithDads program & gets dads more involved in other activities. #SatChat
Same with mothers. I went back to college when my kids were young and in elementary school. I couldn’t be there on those “moms” days and that was harder on me because I wanted to but couldn’t #satchat
A6: I think technology can be a great way to help parents and family members who can’t physically come to the school still feel connected and engaged in their child’s classroom and help students see a variety of role models supporting and excited about learning #satchat
We recently held a Gender 101 speaker program @SchroederPTSA at the HS, worked w student SAGE and Diversity groups, to educate/promote understanding of LGBTQ people. Teachers got PD hours, students so engaged. Promoted/ open to all parents. #satchat
In reply to
@DennisDill, @MrDataGuy, @RafranzDavis, @SchroederPTSA
A6c: We are innovative in involving dads when we recognise that not all dads are biologically or even legally related; that a father-figure may be a male role model who is coach or Scout leader or neighbour or best friend's dad. #satchat
Thank You to our #PLN for joining, thank you to my co-moderators and co-founders of #Satchat@ScottRRocco and @TheBradCurrie . Thank you @Joe_Mazza for the topic. If you have a topic you would like to see please let us know. We are open to all topics!
