Thrilled to have written a chapter with Michelle Munroe @PCEOTDSB1 - "Anti-Oppressive Parent & Caregiver Engagement". Many thanks to @DrKenMacKinnon for leading the project and supporting us. A valuable book for education leaders at every level.

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Today, we celebrate parents: the first and primary educators of their children. For #GlobalDayOfParents, we invite schools, professional educators, policymakers, and communities to ask: Are we truly engaging parents as partners in education? parentsinternational.org/par…

Parents Raise Alarm Over Toronto Model Schools thecaribbeancamera.com/paren…

Families shape how we learn, grow, and connect! On the International Day of Families, we recognize the vital role families and caregivers play in supporting children’s learning and well-being, and the importance of strong partnerships between families, schools, and communities. ow.ly/AzHn50YJPYj #EquityAndInclusion #CMEC_CndEdu

Happy International Day of Families. Families are where children first learn care, trust, and hope. Supporting families means supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, and future. Let’s celebrate families today, and keep strengthening the ecosystems around every child.

“Disengaged parents” only exist when educators look outward, seeing the problem as resting with families, not seeing ourselves as part of it. When we look inward at ourselves instead, we see “parents with whom we do not yet have a relationship.” Now, there are things we can do.

When schools build the capacity of parents/caregivers to support learning at home, everyone wins! 🙌👏

"Regular, judgment-free conversations between educators and families could help bridge perception gaps—and better support the young children that both groups are working hard to care for."

Heartbroken doesn’t even begin to cover it. Catherine O’Hara was one of a kind. A rare light in this world and her passing hits with a weight I can’t fully put into words. She wasn’t just a legendary artist, actor and comedian. She was an ambassador for Canada in the truest sense: brilliant, fearless, deeply original, and so full of humanity. She made the world laugh, but she also made people feel seen. As an artist, she inspired me more than she’ll ever know. She set the bar for what it means to represent your country with excellence and grace and all without ever losing warmth or humility. My heart is broken for her family, her loved ones, and everyone who adored her, both here in Canada and around the world. If you’re grieving this loss, you’re not alone. We’re all holding a piece of this sadness together. Rest easy, Catherine. Thank you for everything. 🇨🇦❤️

👏👏 Congrats, Max. Important contributions to the field of Parent/Caregiver engagement.

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Parent Engagement Is About More Than Who Shows Up to Family Night (Opinion) edweek.org/leadership/opinio…

Park Lawn JMS works collaboratively to share Indigenous voices & ways of being & knowing with Ss and their families by creating a space of learning in their front foyer. @UIEC_Tdsb

What does school look like through the eyes of Muslim mums? Our new blog, inspired by Suma Din’s "Muslim mothers and their children's schooling", explores home–school partnerships, mosque and madrassah, and why truly listening matters. 🔗 parentsinternational.org/a-m…

Do not miss our November 13 webinar Ukrainian Parents' Views on the Impact of War and Displacement on Their Parenting Styles in Scotland. Register here bit.ly/433k2jB

Education leadership is not just for principals/headteachers or classroom teachers! Interested in parent leadership? Do not miss our Nov 6 parent engagement webinar bit.ly/4q9OXVb