Mia Perry

We are the ADA Generation: Perspectives on Coming of Age Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

We are the ADA Generation: Perspectives from Youth with Disabilities

Over 25 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has positively impacted the lives of millions of Americans and created a new generation as part of its legacy, the ADA Generation. This generation comprises youth and young adults with disabilities who came of age under the aegis and opportunity of the ADA. The oldest of

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A group of teachers, elementary school children, and theirs their parents gather for reading time in the library.

Family & Community Engagement Conference Takes Chicago by Storm!

From June 22-24, over 1,100 educators, parent leaders, community partners and district leaders from 47 states, Australia, the Netherlands, and the Philippines gathered at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago for the 2015 National Family and Community Engagement Conference. Guided by the conference theme, Shaping our Future by Leading Together: Families, Schools, Communities, participants embraced

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An African American family with a mother, father, and two school-age sons.

Family Engagement in Education: A Nationwide Assignment

In June, over one thousand educators, parents, community-based partners, and fellow stakeholders in education convened at the second annual National Family and Community Engagement Conference to discuss the role of family engagement in K-12 education. This idea of family involvement in schools has recently begun to receive national attention due to the overwhelmingly positive results

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An African American family with a mother, father, and two school-age sons.

Family Engagement in Education: A Nationwide Assignment

In June, over one thousand educators, parents, community-based partners, and fellow stakeholders in education convened at the second annual National Family and Community Engagement Conference in Chicago to discuss the role of family engagement in K-12 education. Participation in this year’s conference doubled that of last year’s, reflecting the dramatic growth of a movement to

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Education Week Leader to Learn From Patricia Spradley interacts with parents in Springfield, Mass.

Leadership Profile: Patricia Spradley

Since 2013, Education Week has highlighted outstanding school district leaders. Its Leaders To Learn From report profiles leaders in 16 focus areas, including family and community engagement. For the third year, a member of IEL’s District Leaders Network on Family and Community Engagement was recognized as an exceptional district-level leader. This year, Education Week honored Patricia Spradley,

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