Family Engagement in Education Act

[Elizabeth Pendleton]

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

ASK YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO COSPONSOR BIPARTISAN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION ACT of 2011 On May 10, The Family Engagement in Education Act of 2011(S 941/HR 1821) was introduced in the US House of Representatives by Congressman Todd Platts (R-PA) and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and in the Senate by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Christopher Coons (D-DE).   These Congressional champions need our help! Ask your member of Congress to show their support by becoming a cosponsor of this important legislation.    The Family Engagement in Education Act of 2011 strengthens parent engagement in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), commonly referred to as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), which Congressional leaders have stated they want to reauthorize this year. It provides guidance and incentives to schools, districts, and states on how to use research-based strategies to engage families. This bill also strengthens and safeguards the sole federal parent engagement program, the Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs).   Please ask your Senators and Representative to support the Family Engagement in Education Act, S 941/HR 1821, by becoming a cosponsor of this important bipartisan legislation. To take action, please visit http://capwiz.com/npta2/issues/alert/?alertid=45959591&PROCESS=Take+Action   For European PTA members, please visit http://www.capwiz.com/npta2/issues/alert/?alertid=45980501&type=CO to take action