This brief pamphlet considers ways that parents can benefit from visits to their children's schools and from discussions with education staff. Suggestions are listed for planning a school visit, observing the school atmosphere, becoming familiar with school policies and services, understanding school curricula, and discussing student progress.…

Good school helps children recognize their worth as individual human beings. Schools' most important responsibility is to affirm children. African-American and other parents are advised to experience school before choosing it. Is diversity celebrated? Are friendliness and racial diversity present among professional staff? Do African-American and…

This tool was created in order to help young people and adults develop a common language for talking about how to improve schools. The tool provides educators, young people, administrators, policy makers, parents, community members and other stake holders with a common lens for reflecting on their schools and for planning change. It can also be…