But this proposal has baffled parents and parent groups in Chicago, who say communication with parents can be improved in other ways. While the notice wasn't critical of her, Williams said just the idea of being evaluated by her son's teachers rubs her the wrong way. If you have never even met me, you don't know me, how can you give me a report card. The citywide group encourages parental involvement, but Woestehoff said a checklist for parents is the wrong way to change bad habits. That cannot be developed and might even be harmed by having a parent checklist.
Communication is a two-way street and has to all be in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
Williams said she feels if she is going to be graded, so should the teachers. I don't really need a see for a checklist. Although the parent report card has been tested out at some schools, the program has not yet been implemented districtwide. It is part of next year's budget and has to be approved by the school board later this year. Some doubt the proposal will actually be implemented and some see it as an attention-grabbing campaign from the school chief.