As another school year wraps up, I want to extend heartfelt appreciation to all the parents, guardians and family members who have walked alongside their children through the highs and lows.

Parenting is hard, and raising good students adds to that challenge. Parents tap into their village, their knowledge of math, English and other subjects in an effort to support our kids. As a principal, a father and a proud Black man deeply rooted in our community, I know firsthand the unique challenges and triumphs we experience as African American families in the education system.

Now is the perfect time to pause, breathe, and reflect. Our kids are getting their report cards — but let’s look at our own report card as parents? Let’s take a moment to give ourselves a “Parent Report Card.” Not to judg

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