Teacher-Parent Communication at Oakridge (MI) Public Schools

About this episode

Tom Livezey discusses the evolution of communication between schools and parents, emphasizing the importance of engagement and innovative strategies.

Tom Livezey is the superintendent of Oak Ridge Public Schools in Muskegon, Michigan. In this episode, Tom discusses the evolution of communication between schools and parents, the importance of parent engagement, and innovative strategies to improve student attendance. Livezey shares insights from his extensive experience in education, emphasizing the need for community understanding and trust to foster effective partnerships. The conversation also touches on the future of parent-teacher conferences and the impact of technology on communication in education. Oakridge Public Schools: https://oakridgeschools.org YouTube: https://youtu.be/dn1_mLOl1gQ

People in this episode

Guest: Tom Livezey

Topics covered

• teacher-parent communication
• parent engagement
• student attendance
• community trust
• technology in education
• future of parent-teacher conferences

Keywords

• teacher-parent communication
• parent engagement
• student attendance
• community trust
• technology in education
• parent-teacher conferences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oak Ridge Public Schools

Books & works: YouTube

Places: Muskegon, Michigan, Oakridge Public Schools

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