“Edu-speak” is a disease that undermines efforts to improve U.S. schools

Are you guilty of "edu-speak" in your parent education meetings and workshops? When you are successful at getting parents to participate, using education jargon and "buzzwords" are a surefire way to turn parents off. 

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Commentary: Be mindful of the vocabulary you use when talking to anyone about education, but be especially mindful when talking to parents. It is about communication and being understood.

 

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