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Parents call for simpler outreach, tech help and one‑page syllabi to boost participation
Summary
At a parent meeting for multilingual families, caregivers described barriers to participation—language differences, lack of familiarity with Parent Square and Zoom, and limited formal schooling—and urged one‑on‑one tech help, QR‑code how‑to sheets and short syllabi for each grade.
Parents and volunteer leaders at a district meeting for multilingual families described persistent barriers that keep many caregivers from participating in school meetings and suggested practical outreach steps.
Several parents said language differences, lack of time and unfamiliarity with digital platforms limit participation. One parent described that a caregiver “no sabe utilizar Parent Square” and noted many families need…
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