Education

2007 Legislative Updates

• K-12 Education
• Early Learning
• Higher Education

You should know . . .

• Our Position on Education
• Black Education Strategy Roundtable
• Early Learning is the Key
• Achievement/Opportunity Gap
• WASL Scores
• Drop Out Rates

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Need help dealing with your child's school?

Do you want to get involved in your child's school in more effective ways? Do you have unresolved issues with your child's school?

 

A new state agency exists to help you:

• The Office of the Education Ombudsman

The Ombudsman's Office will help you understand how the public school system works, how to find education-related resources and how to resolve conflict with schools. This Office is independent and neutral and not a part of the state public education system.

 

Call the Ombudsman's Office toll-free, 1-866-297-2597, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

 

Parent Empowerment

Parent Empowerment is a key focus for the Commission and our Black Education Strategy Roundtable in 2007 and 2008. Parent empowerment is about giving families the information, tools, and tactics they need to improve student performance and to improve local schools. More Info