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My mom was a teacher, so she was able to communicate well with my teachers. Also, her work schedule matched my school schedule, so she was often involved with my school events. Also, during her maternity leave, she acted as a class parent for my 2nd grade class. Nevertheless, my parents did not often understand or relate to what I was going through emotionally.

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I felt very overwhelmed and stressed at the time. I always felt like I had a lot on my mind.

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I enjoyed my early childhood and elementary classes. I think this made a positive impact for me to make the decision to study pedagogy in elementary schools

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Back in my days in the 60s there was no room for errors perfect reading and writting was required or we would get punished from teachers and parents

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Yes, I agree I try to stay informed, but can’t be at school events. Schools are excellent at communicating and sending updates.

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My mom was quite involved and she had a full time job working 9-5pm She read everything, she was actively involved with the PTA. she also volunteered her time to work at the school's extracurricular and or holiday events. I addition, she did not miss not one PTC.

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Now, folks are parents and teachers. I have always found that so difficult for me… the irony of being in this field but rarely being present at my own child’s school. Its hard.

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Growing up parent involvement was different. A single mom couldn't come into the building, but she WAS involved. She read and followed up. It was serious when mom came to school. Elementary school was a huge transition, because she entered public school at 5th grade. English is her first language but is Caribbean - there was so much new to learn.

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Parents were invited into classrooms for fun hands on activities. Schools had PTA meetings and assemblies.

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My Mom and grandparents were my caregivers and they were very much involved. They went with me on school trips and always made sure that i felt safe and supported.

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My Mom and grandparents were my caregivers and they were very much involved. They went with me on school trips and always made sure that i felt safe and supported.

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it was a little stressful because the expectations were high.

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it was a little stressful because the expectations were high.

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I liked to be in school. I liked to see my friends I have the same friends that I made in 2nd grade to now and I am in my thirties. 

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I liked to be in school. I liked to see my friends I have the same friends that I made in 2nd grade to now and I am in my thirties. 

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Feeling: Confusing -Elementary school was a huge transition for me…first time in the American public school…although I was an English speaker I was learning new terms…(seasonal terms, kindergarten ,,,new socialization process)…

My mother was a single mom so being physically in the building was a challenge, so involvement for her looked different…she came up when she needed to, but she trusted the system…until she didn't.

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My mom felt she didn't speak English well so she didn't actively participate in the meetings, but she always made sure that if donations were asked for or if a chaperone was needed, she would make an effort.

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Expectations were part our family, to do well.

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My Mom worked in the school so she was always with us and we did afterschool activities all the time. My grandma was always with us too. 

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My Mom worked in the school so she was always with us and we did afterschool activities all the time. My grandma was always with us too. 

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I loved being in school! I was supported and encouraged, I loved to learn and participate. My teachers were amazing!!

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My parents both worked a lot. I was very self sufficient and independent from a young age because of that. They were involved in my schooling as much as they could but were not able to attend all my football games.

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My parents both worked a lot. I was very self sufficient and independent from a young age because of that. They were involved in my schooling as much as they could but were not able to attend all my football games.

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I enjoyed being in high school. I was on the cheerleading team so I felt included and involved in school. I cheerleader for 9 years! It helped me make sure I was in school every day and had good attendance because I didn't want miss cheerleading practice

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I enjoyed being in high school. I was on the cheerleading team so I felt included and involved in school. I cheerleader for 9 years! It helped me make sure I was in school every day and had good attendance because I didn't want miss cheerleading practice

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My mom was definitely very active in my school and education. She ensured I go the supports I needed to succeed.

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My mom was definitely very active in my school and education. She ensured I go the supports I needed to succeed.

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I felted loved and supported by my teachers and parents.
Back then there was no SEL and there was definitely clicks and bullying
that occurred although it was not identified as bullying.