THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION WITH NICOLE NEILY

Nicole Neily, President and Founder of Parents Defending Education, joins Elaine and Jordan to discuss the challenges parents face in advocating for their children's education. They cover topics such as the injection of politics into schools, the impact of school closures during the pandemic, the prevalence of critical race theory and gender ideology in schools, and the implications of these trends on student learning and achievement. They also discuss the importance of parental engagement and provide resources for parents to get involved and make a difference. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday.