As we get closer to the end of the school year, I want to share with you a few snapshots from our in-depth Spring survey of families, with approximately 250 parents/caregivers participating (about 20% of the adults in our caregiver community). The school leadership is in the midst of reflecting on results.
Throughout ten years, a broad sense of feeling a part of our school community has been remarkably consistent, with a large majority of parents and caregivers responding they feel a sense of belonging in our community.
We continue learning more about how we meet parents and caregivers’ overall expectations, ~60% of respondents across all major ethnic/racial cohorts report that “Mundo Verde has met my expectations.” Among those who reported their expectations are not being met, the top three areas that school leaders will use to continue planning for next school year are the academic focus, staffing stability, and firmer approaches to bullying and security.
We are thankful for parents and caregivers who participate in the community in different ways. The survey shows significant differences in participation across racial/ethnic groups - Latino parents/caregivers tend to volunteer as chaperones, while Black parents/caregivers participate more in the Coffee with their Principal, and White parents/caregivers volunteer in class as well as collaborate with other families.
To learn more, please click here for a blog highlighting core survey findings related to belonging, enrollment, expectations, participation, involvement, communications, and race.
In Community,
Kristin Scotchmer