Teamwork was the key. Parents have used the school council to develop their teamwork skills. Teachers have used their planning time to become genuine teams. And she has reached into the community as well. Because 80 to 90 percent of Hefferan students come from single-mother homes, Harvey has put together a group of 50 black men who regularly come and read to students.
Parents help as well, in class and out.
So the Hefferan story revolves around time, teachers, technology, and teamwork. All in all, a better way to spend money than on truant officers.