In this Season 2 episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine is joined by Julie Pile, President of ParentCamp, and ParentCamp coach Maz Ashraf for an inspiring conversation about what happens when parents move beyond their comfort zones and step into their power. Maz shares her personal journey as a stay-at-home parent, immigrant, and mother navigating a new education system—first feeling like she was “just a parent,” and later realizing she is the parent. Together, the group explores how ParentCamp creates inclusive spaces where families feel safe, valued,…
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Working Beyond the Barriers: Family Engagement, Curiosity, and Advocacy with YF Lou
In this Season 2 episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, hosts April F. Draine and Julie Pile sit down with parent advocate, school board member, and community leader YF Lou for an honest conversation about removing barriers to family engagement in education. Drawing from his lived experience as a single parent, a father of two children with one being on the autism spectrum, and a healthcare quality professional, YF shares how well-intentioned systems can unintentionally exclude families—and what schools and communities can do differently. Together, the group unpacks “education-ese,” explores the…
Read MoreFour ParentCamps. Hundreds of families. One big message: Communities connect. Conversations flow. Everyone belongs. – Family Engagement Week
This National Family Engagement Week, Delaware schools are celebrating connection, belonging, and community in a powerful way: three school ParentCamps in two days, each bringing families, educators, and community members together for real conversation and real relationships. In addition, we are hosting our monthly national Virtual ParentCamp to celebrate the week! ParentCamp isn’t a workshop or a sit-and-get. It’s a space where families and educators talk with each other, not at each other. Stories are shared. Trust is built. Kids and adults alike feel like they belong. This week features:…
Read MoreVirtual ParentCamp – National Family Engagement Week Edition
Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT! We’re excited to invite you to join us in celebrating National Family Engagement Week! At ParentCamp, we know that strong connections between families, schools, and communities make a lasting difference for every child. This week is all about honoring those partnerships and sharing ideas that help us grow together. This month’s Virtual ParentCamp coincides perfectly with Family Engagement Week—the ideal time to join us for our monthly session as we continue meaningful dialogues that…
Read MoreBuilding Our Best Gateway: A Night of Conversation & Community – Join us for ParentCamp on Wednesday, November 19th
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at Gateway Charter School’s ParentCamp on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 5:30–7:30 pm (doors open at 5:15). At ParentCamp, everyone belongs—parents, students, educators, and community members come together in fun, welcoming dialogue spaces where every voice matters and we grow stronger side-by-side. This month’s ParentCamp features four dynamic rooms facilitated by caring Gateway staff and community partners who are passionate about empowering families: ✨ Fun alert: Principal Everett is leading a special line-dancing session—come ready to move, laugh, and celebrate…
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