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The Parent Engaging Parents Blog Talk Show was established for parents and guardians that want to advocate for the educational rights of children in New Jersey, hosted by New Jersey parent, Altorice Frazier. This podcast will be utilized to spread awareness via the world wide web. Vision: To engage and inspire parents and guardians that they have the power to improve the educational experience of their child.The sole purpose of the show is to engage and promote awareness while ultimately con ...
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School funding in the state of New Jersey can be very complicated, making it difficult for many people to understand how it works. Why some schools receive more funding than others. How money is allocated in that district. What is adjustment aid? The list of questions goes on. In this episode, we aim to help our listeners better understand this top…
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Even in 2019, we deal with issues that should no longer occur. Studies show New Jersey is the 6th most segregated state in the country for black students, 7th for Latinos. These inequities are brought to light last year by a coalition of civil rights groups filing a lawsuit against the state to challenge the state's school system as unconstitutiona…
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Even in 2019, we deal with issues that should no longer occur. Studies show New Jersey is the 6th most segregated state in the country for black students, 7th for Latinos. These inequities are brought to light last year by a coalition of civil rights groups filing a lawsuit against the state to challenge the state's school system as unconstitutiona…
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Join PEP as we speak with two guests on the topic of graduation requirements for our high school students in NJ. With the fiasco currently occurring regarding graduation assessment tests, we need to focus on how to be sure our students are not negatively affected by decisions being made. To learn more about current issues on this topic visit our bl…
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According to the US Department of Education, 56% of American students will be students of color by 2024. Yet today, just 18% of teachers are teachers of color. In today's episode of Parents Engaging Parents, Altorice is joined by two educators to discuss this disparity, how it impacts student outcomes, and what innovative educators are doing to add…
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In 2016, 82% of all public school teachers were white, while 49% of all public school students were non-white. According to the US Department of Education, in 2024 it is anticipated that 56% of all public school students will be minorities. In this week's episode of Parents Engaging Parents, Altorice and his guests will discuss the causes of the ra…
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Altorice and his guests will explore how to overcome the many barriers to fathers’ participation in their children’s education such as: · The belief that a child's education is a mother's responsibility · A tendency for schools to communicate primarily with mothers · Divorced or separated mothers having sole custody of children · Fathers' demanding…
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Altorice and his guests will explore the relationship between parents and their children’s school. • What does it mean to be “a partner” or to be “fully engaged” in your child’s education? • Most parents, especially working parents, have limits on the time they can dedicate to participating and enhancing their child’s education outside of school. W…
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The show will educate listeners on a current hot-button issue, charter schools and district facilities sharing space in Public School Buildings. How it effects parents, students and the schools they attend. This will be an open panel discussion, all are invited to listen and call into join in on the conversation. The goal of the show is to be a pla…
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