Tag: Education

The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 3 – The Power of Partnerships to Build Stronger Communities with Matthew Morrison of the Delaware Dream Center – Releases at noon on Wednesday, February 5th

Julia Pile

In this impactful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine and ParentCamp President Julie Pile sit down with Matthew Morrison, Executive Director of the Delaware Regional Dream Center. Matt shares his inspiring journey from pediatric trauma care to leading a nonprofit focused on food security, mental health services, and community outreach. Learn how partnerships with schools, ParentCamp, and local organizations are making a tangible difference in the lives of families, providing vital resources like food, counseling, and support for those in need. Discover how the Dream Center’s Boxes…

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ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 2 – Four Surprising Things Parents Want for Family-School Connection – Releases at noon on Wednesday, January 22nd

Julia Pile

Season 1 Episode 2 of The ParentCamp Podcast releases at noon on Wednesday, January 22nd. In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, Podcast Host April F. Draine and ParentCamp Vice-President Laura Gilchrist dive into the essence of what parents truly long for in  family-school-community engagement. From fostering authentic relationships to re-imagining communication, Laura unveils four key desires that may “surprise and delight” educators and families alike. She shares compelling stories of transformation through the ParentCamp model, emphasizing the power of circles, dialogue, and shared experiences to build…

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Delaware Schools Continue Hosting ParentCamps in March 2024, Growing Their School Ecosystems

Julia Pile

We’re looking at a busy two weeks in Delaware. In the span of six days, three ParentCamps will be held. Parents, educators and community members from Kuumba Academy Charter School, Odyssey Charter School and Positive Outcomes Charter School will come together at their respective schools for open, insightful dialogues and community-building. We encourage all to attend. Plan to come out and see what ParentCamp is all about, learn from and share with your fellow participants, have fun and be part of building community. Kuumba Academy Charter School ParentCamp  1200 North…

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Not 1, not 2, but 3 ParentCamps in DE the week of January 22nd!

Julia Pile
2023-05-10 DE - Keene Elementary ParentCamp (41)

The State of Delaware is on a roll including families and community members in their school ecosystems! Two ParentCamps were held the week of January 15th (one virtual, one in-person) and we are scheduled to be back for not 1, not 2 but 3 ParentCamps the week of January 22nd! If you are in the area and want to check out what a ParentCamp is all about, please join us. If you can’t make it, check out the videos below or on our YouTube channel. First up – Great Oaks…

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ParentCamp’s Literary Friends Have Written the Perfect Gifts

Julia Pile

ParentCamp is fortunate to have a number of dedicated friends who are authors of books on a range of topics, from education, to financial basics for children, to personal growth, to sports. There is something for just about everyone in this group. It’s not too late to order one or two (or more) of these books for a friend or family member for holiday gifts, though the books make great gifts for any occasion: New Year, birthday, graduation, Arbor Day, Summer Solstice…you get the idea.  Laura Gilchrist  Laura Gilchrist, a…

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