On March 21st, parents who completed the Powerful Parent workshop series celebrated the culmination of their journey with a small graduation ceremony at the Durkin Administration Building in Worcester. Hosted by C-PLAN and Worcester Education Collaborative, the six-session series was designed to empower local parents with crucial knowledge about challenges in today's educational landscape and the tools necessary to address unfair differences in education with a solution-oriented mindset.
Throughout the sessions, offered in both English and Spanish, participants engaged in interactive activities and discussions aimed to help foster a sense of community and explore strategies to support their child.
“I believe that this [experience] will help me understand [my child’s] learning style, any areas where they may be struggling, and how I can support them outside of school,” said one parent, “Ultimately, my goal is to work together with their teachers to ensure that my child is receiving the best possible education and achieving their academic goals.”
The group of dedicated parents is now better equipped with the tools to open doors for their child along their educational journey and the confidence to do so, exemplifying what it means to be a powerful parent. Their graduation marks not just the end of a series, but the beginning of a more informed and proactive approach to their child’s education.
