S1-27. Fostering relationships between parents and educators: Dr. Catherine Barnes

Published: Aug. 12, 2020, 9 a.m.

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Join Dr. Catherine Barnes, CEO of Sudden Impact Solutions and leader of the Black Parents Support Network, as she addresses the shortcomings of the educational system during the pandemic in underserved communities, the need for overcoming parents\\u2019 perceptions of judgment by educators, and how educators can foster relationships with parents in order to ensure continuous learning for students during these trying times.

Quotes:

\\u201cWe are not coming in to judge parents and we are not expecting them to be teachers, but we do value what they bring to the table.\\u201d

\\u201cWe need to make sure that we are addressing students where they are today, socially as well as academically\\u201d

Resources:

Black Parent Support Network Facebook group
Co-organizers:
Dr. Diedre Houchen, UF professor
Karla Hutchinson, H.O.M.E Church youth advocate)
Chanae Jackson, parent & parent organizer

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