CanTeach - As Parents, to Help Our Child Succeed in School, We Must Exercise These Rights...

As Parents, to Help Our Child Succeed in School, We Must Exercise These Rights...

Our Rights... Our Responsibility ...

to a quality education for our child
to be involved in the education of our child
to be able to complain effectively when we feel the school system is doing something wrong
to a student-centered environment for our child
to have our local values honored in the school system
to have our local way of life honored by the school system
to have our child learn to "walk in two worlds"
help the school understand what "quality education" means for our child
to participate in the school system so our voices can be heard
is to approach the school system in a dignified manner when we am not satisfied, this requires understand the process of complaining that exists in the school
is to help create that environment
is to teach the school system what values are important to us and to show them how to teach those values
is to make sure the school has cultural activities that honor our way of life
is to help the school teach our child about their world from both perspectives

Notice how the school system is trying to change to better meet the needs of the children it serves.
Positive Ways to Work With the School

Many {not all} Native parents did not have good experiences in school. As a result, they often react in negative ways with schools.

Instead of... I should...

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