13 Parenting Practices in Spanish to Bridge the Achievement Gap

by Rex Fortune

About the 12 Parenting Practices in English to Bridge the Achievement Gap is a bilingual parenting handbook, written by Dr. Rex Fortune Jr. and Rex Fortune III, with Spanish translation and contributions by Fatima Castaneda and Martha Quadros, and book editing and design by Phawnda Moore. The first half is in English and the second half is in Spanish. During his 40-year career, Dr. Rex Fortune Jr. was a school site administrator, associate superintendent of public instruction for the California Dept. of Education, and superintendent of two USDs. He and Rex III researched proven methods for educational success, identified 20 exemplary California schools, and interviewed Spanish-speaking parents of exceptional students. Learning is a rewarding bond for parents and their children. This is a 'how-to' book in response to parents who asked for practical, proven techniques to benefit their children. 12 Parenting Practices goes beyond data, theories, or excuses. The easy to read text has a suggested photo idea for each practice and guides a mother or father •commit to being your child’s cheerleader;•choose fun, academic activities as learning opportunities;•use what selected parents do to raise exemplary students; •access professional resources; and•prioritize home as a multi-faceted environment for learning. Rex Fortune particularly encourages parents of minority students who may be experiencing the achievement gap in school, and will be hindered by it throughout their lives. By carefully evaluating national studies and related data, he provides sound solutions to a critical topic in today’s educational system that affects every American family. The authors and editor of this book also produced another book available on Amazon, which was nationally recognized by National School Public Relations Association, entitled 'Bridging the Achievement What Successful Educators and Parents Do.'

44 pages, Paperback

Published September 23, 2013