The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) recognizes that strong family engagement is essential to fostering a positive learning environment and driving student success. As part of its family engagement initiative, VIDE held two in-person full-day parent retreats—one in St. Croix in February, and one in St. Thomas in March. Titled, When Parents Grow, Children Blossom, these parent retreats were territory–wide …
5 Reasons to Apply for National Family Friendly Schools Certification
In today’s world, schools are facing a complex, and ever-evolving mix of academic, social, and emotional challenges. It is more important than ever to reassure families that their children are learning in environments that nurture their well-being, honor their unique identities and needs, and welcome their caregivers as valued partners. The Prichard Committee’s Family Friendly Schools (FFS) Certification helps schools do exactly that. This nationally …
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