12 Parenting Practices in English to Bridge the Achievement Gap

About the Book: 12 Parenting Practices in English to Bridge the Achievement Gap, Dr. Fortune's third book, is a bilingual parenting handbook. The first half is in English and the second half is in Spanish. During his 40-year career, Rex Fortune was a school site administrator, associate superintendent of public instruction for the California Dept. of Education, and superintendent of two USDs. He researched proven methods for educational success, identified 20 exemplary California...
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About the Book: 12 Parenting Practices in English to Bridge the Achievement Gap, Dr. Fortune's third book, is a bilingual parenting handbook. The first half is in English and the second half is in Spanish. During his 40-year career, Rex Fortune was a school site administrator, associate superintendent of public instruction for the California Dept. of Education, and superintendent of two USDs. He researched proven methods for educational success, identified 20 exemplary California schools, and interviewed Spanish-speaking parents of exceptional students. A husband, father and grandfather as well, Dr. Fortune now creates toolkits for student success and says, "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 to: * 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. Enhance the book's learning tools by sitting down with its companion DVD, 12 Parenting Practices ~ How Successful Parents Bridge the Achievement Gap, a DVD (in English and also in Spanish) available at www.fortuneandassociates.com About the Author:REX FORTUNE is the author of the nationally recognized (National School Public Relations Association) book: Bridging the Achievement Gap, What Successful Educators and Parents Do. That 514-page book is available on Amazon.The Sacramento, California educator is an inspiring educational reform advocate for closing the achievement gap. Fortune is chairman of the board and director of research and evaluation at Fortune School of Education in Sacramento. He earned a BS at North Carolina A&T State University, an MA at UC Berkeley, and his doctorate in education from Stanford University. His books and DVDs reflect Fortune's unique ability to assess careful research, make keen observations, and establish a vision that merits implementation. He challenges leaders, parents and teachers to make a positive impact by bridging the achievement gap and illuminates the way for change with proven strategies in his products.