I enjoyed hearing the Parent and Family Stories. These stories showed the benefit of Head Start and early childhood education to families. The parents discussed the benefits of early childhood education to the children and how parents can be involved. Policy makers and advocates need to hear these stories to understand the importance of Head Start and early childhood education. These stories are examples of how families benefit from Head Start; therefore, the information can be used to support funding increases for Head Start.
As an early childhood educator, I believe that parents should be actively involved in early childhood education. Parents have the opportunity to work with teachers to help their children. In our school, we encourage parent participation. When parents are actively involved in their children's education, children are more productive. Therefore, parental involvement is essential to Head Start.
I too believe families should be actively involved in their children's education. I am glad to hear your school reaches out to families. All to often programs and teachers to not value families and feel they do not have the time to create the necessary relationships with them. For me this is an important opportunity for advocacy.
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Parents and families should be involved in their child's education. It helps show the young children that education is important and the parent's care. Head Starts are great advocates of how to promote this through the use of programs and having an open door policy for the classrooms. The stories showed how important the program is along with how helpful it can be for the whole family. Families who are considering applying for the program or are in it should be shown the videos as proof that they do much more than provide a safe environment for the young children.
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