What is a family-school partnership supposed to look like? Before we talk about “what” a family-school partnership looks like, we must understand “who” is involved. We must know the culture of our school, community, and families. There are many great resources available and studies with documented research to help educators develop effective family-school partnerships. Thanks to social media and Twitter, we can share best practices immediately. The truth is, we shouldn’t j

While I admit to knowing very little about the culture or history of horse racing, I know the shortest distance between start and finish is the inside lane. When I watch the Kentucky Derby or Belmont Stakes (as a television fan), I root for "my" horse to take the inside lane. As I watch the slower horses’ jockeys guide their horses to the outside lanes in hopes of winning, I think about how many times in education we must visit the outside lanes. And we don’t visit the outs