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Sweat The Technique

Ep 41 | School Choice for Parents (with Robert Pondiscio)

Jan 17, 2024
Author Robert Pondiscio discusses school choice and parent-school dynamics, highlighting Success Academy's success with low-income families. The podcast explores the evolution of parent choice in education and challenges in public schooling, emphasizing the role of motivated students and parental involvement.
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Quick takeaways

  • Parental involvement shapes educational outcomes.
  • Success Academy demands challenge parental commitment.

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Impact of How Parents Influence Schools

The podcast delves into Robert Pandecio's exploration of the relationship between parents and schools in his book, How the Other Half Learns. Pandecio highlights the pivotal role parents play in shaping a child's education and the expectations they have from schools. The narrative underscores how Success Academies valued parental involvement, challenging stereotypes about low-income parents' contributions to education, proposing a reevaluation of parental engagement in education.

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