Dear Supporters, Every year, distinguished advocacy and education leaders illuminate the Alliance summit panels and stage. We are thrilled to announce two exemplary figures delivering keynote messages at Alliance 2015. Monica García, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board Member, was elected to the Board of Education in June 2006, becoming the third Latina to serve on the Board in its 155 year history. With her bold call to action for “Diplomas for All,” Board […]
10th grade high school students from the North Hollywood area visit California State University Los Angeles to hear, and learn first-hand, from professionals in various career fields. Contributing Writer: Felix I. Hernandez/SYNERGi In partnership with Project STEPS, Families In Schools (FIS) geared up to offer hundreds of high school students and their parents, vivid insights into various potential careers. As the set-up crew added the finishing touches, the bustling of several school buses began to […]
Families In Schools (FIS) celebrates the installation of an Emeritus Board to commemorate past board member support and contributions. Participating FIS parent and student are highlighted for their five years of parent involvement and student academic success. Contributing Writer: Felix I. Hernandez May 31, 2015 (Santa Monica, CA) – Adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, the Viceroy Hotel played venue host to the Families in Schools (FIS) 2015 summer networking mixer. FIS Chairman of the Board, […]
On May 7, parents will be “drawing a line in the sand” and asking the California State Board of Education to hold all schools accountable for authentic parent engagement practices. In partnership with organizations across the state, Families In Schools will be coordinating a bus trip of more than 50 parents/caregivers who will be traveling to Sacramento to testify at the State Board meeting. The parents/caregivers have a simple message: parents want to have a […]
Bienvenidos a la séptima semana de Pasaporte al Éxito-¡Disfrutando y Aprendiendo Durante el Verano! Gran parte de lo que aprende su hijo/a sucede durante su convivencia familiar. Aunque las familias pueden variar en culturas, son similares en la crianza, aprendizaje y el apoyo que nos brindan. ¿Cuál es la historia de su familia? ¿De dónde viene su familia? ¿Cómo llego aquí? ¿Qué distingue o en que es similar su familia con otras familias? Haga que […]
