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All Rights Reserved.Sun, 16 Jun 2019 02:30:00 GMTMon, 10 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMTEducationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/8f152699-a2fa-4b7f-9107-cabdf950878b_376639_379933202095952_762052031_n.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12Educationfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comeducation,dr mike robinson,2013 parent involvement matters award,ceo of schools,dr charlene m dukes,john hanson french immersion school,kimberly hall,learning loss,parental engagement,prince george county public schoolsParent Talk Live 12noEducationepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/06/10/parents-and-pgcps-live-citizen-input-needed-and-wantedEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/06/10/parents-and-pgcps-live-citizen-input-needed-and-wanted/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/06/10/parents-and-pgcps-live-citizen-input-needed-and-wantedMon, 10 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMTParents and PGCPS Live: Citizen Input Needed and WantedPrince George’s County Public School Chief Executive Officer Search Committee Hosts Telephone Town Hall Listening Session Committee Seeking Input From Citizens On Attributes and Experience For the County’s New School Leader01:34:00Parent Talk Live 12noCEO of Schools,Prince George County Public Schools,Dr Mike Robinson,Dr Charlene M Dukes,Rushen BakerPrince George’s County Public School Chief Executive Officer Search Committee Hosts Telephone Town Hall Listening Session Committee Seeking Input From Citizenshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/05/24/parent-talk-live-the-importance-of-reading-over-the-summer-1Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/05/24/parent-talk-live-the-importance-of-reading-over-the-summer-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/05/24/parent-talk-live-the-importance-of-reading-over-the-summer-1Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMTParent Talk Live: The Importance of Reading Over The Summer Join Dr. Mike Robinson, host of Parent Talk Live, Friday, May 24, 2013 for a discussion on the importance of summer reading with his guest, Victoria Baker, Director of Community and District-wide Partnerships Scholastic Classroom and Community Group. In a 2009 government web cast, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan described summer learning loss as “devastating.”  This is what researchers have often referred to as the “summer slide.”  It is estimated that school summer breaks will cause the average student to lose up to one month of instruction, with disadvantaged students being disproportionately affected (Cooper, 1996).  Researchers conclude that two-thirds of the 9th grade reading achievement gap can be explained by unequal access to summer learning opportunities during the elementary school years, with nearly one-third of the gap present when children begin school (Alexander, Entwistle & Olsen, 2007).  The body of existing research demonstrates the critical importance that the early development of summer reading habits can play in providing the foundation for later success.  Summer learning research can be broadly categorized under the following themes: The impact of summer learning loss on disadvantaged youth Access to books and time devoted to reading The importance of successful reading experiences The impact of innovative summer reading programs   Source: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/research.htm#importance 00:35:00Parent Talk Live 12noSummer Learning,Learning Loss,Scholastic Classroom,Dr Mike Robinson,Parental EngagementJoin Dr. Mike Robinson, host of Parent Talk Live, Friday, May 24, 2013 for a discussion on the importance of summer reading with his guest, Victoria Baker, Dirhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/05/21/parent-talk-live-meet-kimberly-hall-parent-volunteerEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/05/21/parent-talk-live-meet-kimberly-hall-parent-volunteer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/05/21/parent-talk-live-meet-kimberly-hall-parent-volunteerTue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTParent Talk Live: Meet Kimberly Hall, parent volunteer Tune in to Parent Talk Live on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 8:00 pm for my interview with Kimberly Hall, parent volunteer at John Hanson French Immersion School in Hillcrest Heights, has been named a semifinalist and will represent Prince George's County in the competition for the 2013 Parent Involvement Matters Award (PIMA). Five finalists and the statewide winner will be announced during a gala event on May 17 at Eastern Technical High School in Baltimore The Parent Involvement Matters Award (PIMA) Program is the nation’s first statewide initiative of its kind – recognizing parents and legal guardians for their exceptional support of public education. Parents are nominated for demonstrating significant, positive impact in their education communities. The 2013 Parent Involvement Matters Award will be presented during an evening celebration on Friday, May 17. Five finalists and a statewide winner, selected from the 24 semifinalists, will be announced during the award ceremony to be held at Eastern Technical High School in Baltimore County.  The PIMA Program recognizes parents from local school systems across the State of Maryland, nominated for their contributions in one or more of the five areas of parental involvement:  Communication; Volunteering; Learning; Decision Making; and Community Collaboration. 00:59:00Parent Talk Live 12noKimberly Hall,Education,2013 Parent Involvement Matters Award,John Hanson French Immersion School,Dr Mike RobinsonTune in to Parent Talk Live on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 8:00 pm for my interview with Kimberly Hall, parent volunteer at John Hanson French Immersion School in Hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/05/14/parent-talk-live-school-calendarsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/05/14/parent-talk-live-school-calendars/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/parent-talk-live-12/2013/05/14/parent-talk-live-school-calendarsTue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTParent Talk Live: School Calendars Join me on Sunday, May 13, 2013 from 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm for my discussion about the validity of Year Round School Calendars and Traditional School Calendars and the impact if any on student achievement. School districts around the country have begun to re-examine the benefits and challenges of extending school days and the school year. In Washington DC, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray and schools chancellor Kaya Henderson are considering expanding the school day and school year as an attempt to improve overall test scores and increase graduation rates.  Currently the school week for students attending the District of Columbia Public Schools consist of 30 hours, which according to Mayor Gray is simply no longer enough time. Many champions of the extended school day and year believe adding more time will increase the ability of American students to compete with their global peers.  Education Secretary Arne Duncan, a chief proponent of the longer school year, says American students have fallen behind the world academically. However, there are those who do not support an extended school day or school and suggest there is little to no evidence that support an improvement in academic performance. “Opponents of extended school point out that states such as Minnesota and Massachusetts steadily shine on standardized achievement tests while preserving their summer break with a post-Labor Day school start” (Julie Carr Smyth (2013). Join me on Sunday, May 12, 2013 on Parent Talk Live, home of important educational discussions germane to parents and their communities. My guest will be Tina Bruno. BIO Tina Bruno is the executive director of the national advocacy organization, The Coalition for a Traditional School Calendar.  Under her direction the cry of parents for a longer summer vacation has become a national issue and many states have enjoyed the passage of school start date legislation. 01:01:00Parent Talk Live 12noeducation,Year Round School Calendars,Dr Mike Robinson,Tina bruno,Traditional School CalendarsJoin me on Sunday, May 13, 2013 from 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm for my discussion about the validity of Year Round School Calendars and Traditional School Calendars and