What Others are Saying?

“Families care about their children and want to be good partners. The Parent Academy can lead the way.”

-Mr. Kent Pollack, Parent and Chair
Family & Community Involvement Advisory Committee

“There is no topic in education on which there is greater agreement than the need for parental involvement.”

-Dr. Albert Smith, President
Florida Memorial University

“If we are going to help students improve, parents are one of the major, key ingredients to energizing this success. They need to feel they can contribute to this equation of dynamic learning in the 21 st Century.”

-Mr. Steve Saiontz, Chair
Council for Educational Change

“We are honored to be part of this trailblazing partnership. This innovative approach truly builds community by making children and their parents active partners.”

-Dr. Eduardo J. Padron, President
Miami-Dade College

“The outcomes of this initiative have the potential for greatness and true, systemic change in our community. Lifting up each other is essential to this community truly becoming a learning community.

-Dr. Rudolph Moise, Physician and Civic Activist

“Partnering with academicians, practitioners, business leaders, and parents to provide a year-round rich menu of opportunities for parents is good, sound business practice. We salute Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

-Ms. Adrienne Arsht, Chairman
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