Why are we talking about Kindergarten in December? Because believe it or not, those busy-as-a-bee four year olds will be heading off next year to their first year of school.…
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In our Parent Engagement Program, participants learn all about the role the Board of Education plays in our schools. How much do you know? Try your hand at this short…
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Does having your children home for 16 whole days excite you? Overwhelm you? Terrify you? All of the above? Here are a few ideas to make the time together meaningful!…
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At Parents for Public Schools, we often hear parents express concerns about bullying. Last year, we used our community conversations to gather information from parents about what they would like…
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Equity, particularly racial equity, has been a topic of great value and importance for Parents for Public Schools of Pitt County since the beginning of our chapter in 2013. It…
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If you've taken our PEP class, you know that one of the ways we recommend teaching Higher Order Thinking Skills is through cooking with your children! Keep reading for some…
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Whether your student is in elementary, middle, or high school, you may already be wondering what their future holds (and hopefully they are dreaming about their future too). Join us…
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Kimberly Gaskins: MSW Intern Kimberly Gaskins is currently an East Carolina University graduate student obtaining her Master’s in Social Work. Kimberly will graduate in May of 2020 and will be with…
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Schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences: A perfect opportunity to strengthen your relationship with the teacher and open communication for any current issues or those that may come up in the future. Look…
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Six years ago, a Pitt County parent was determined that parent voices have more of a place in our local public schools. That parent was Kathy Herring. With the help…
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