Third-grade teacher Gaetan Pappalardo offers tips for new teachers on how to engage parents in their children's education. He writes that parents are not concerned about qualifications and degrees, but rather are focused on whether their children are "loved and valued in school." Pappalardo recommends opening communication with parents, beginning with back-to-school night and continuing through social media or other avenues. Edutopia.org/Gaetan Pappalardo's blog
