Journal of a Black Teacher

In today's society, the concept of treating a school site like a daycare has become increasingly prevalent as more parents enter the workforce and seek external care for their children. While daycare can provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, it is essential for parents to recognize the importance of being actively involved in their child's education at their child’s school site. In some schools, teachers avoid calling parents because of the backlash received from the parent to the teacher. All educators understand that parents are the go-to person in their student's life; this becomes challenging when parents who might be experiencing extreme poverty, lack of housing, and food shortages lash out at the people who teach their children. This critique editorial opinion will explore the detrimental effects of lack of parental involvement in education, the impact it has on child development and academic success, and the significance of communication between par

  Despite the best intentions, resources are sometimes directed toward initiatives that yield lackluster results or fail to address the root causes of crime. It's time for a paradigm shift – a reevaluation of how the Twin Cities invests in ‘community shirts’ to ensure that every dollar spent translates into tangible benefits for the plan of actually reducing crime - the band-aids are all used up. It’s time to turn to charter schools and after-school academic programs for parents and their children. Related Story :  Minneapolis commissioner addresses fraud accusations in safety initiative.   By Don Allen, Ed.S., M.A. Ed., MAT        It's a pressing question - what happens when a plan fails? And what if that same plan, despite being reoriented, fails again? In recent years, the allocation of city funding to various groups and organizations, especially in the street protector sector, has come under intense scrutiny. While the intentions behind these funding initiatives are commend