I've taken some hits on my comments. I believe in contacting parents. I believe they are partners in education.
Many districts do too.
In fact, require teachers to make contact. It is not a choice in many schools because parent contacts have made a tremendous difference. I believe in parents being one of our greatest natural resources for education. Yet, I sense here in many postings the me against them mentality. The mini lesson idea is great, and duolog is one of the best techniques I have ever seen in reading improvement.