CALLING MEN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN On October 14, 2013, we are urging all fathers and significant male role models across the country to participate in National Men Make A Difference Day for Academic Success (N-MMDD). Research indicates when fathers and significant male role models are involved students: (a) Make As and Bs: (b) Have greater motivation to succeed; (c) Have higher self-esteem; (d) Have less health and emotional problems; (e) More confidence; (f) Are less likely to use drugs; (g) Girls are less likely to engage in pre-marital sex; and (h) Both boys and girls are less likely to become teenage parents.
National Men Make A Difference Day for Academic Success is a great day for fathers to rediscover their place in the lives of their children. The concept of Men Make A Difference Day began four years ago when Dr. Michael A. Robinson called on fathers to come out and make a difference. This remarkable one day event resulted in over 10,000 dads and significant male role models engaging their children’s school. Many of the dads, escorted their children to school, while others observed classrooms, met teachers, committed to volunteering more at the school and yes there was an increase in the number of men who joined school PTAs. The outcomes of the first Men Make A Difference Day continued throughout that school year and others that followed. Data indicated more fathers participated in teacher parent conferences, assisted with homework and volunteered in the past three years than ever before. There was even an increase in the number of men who attended school sponsored parent workshops.
On October 14, 2013 fathers, uncles, brothers, sons, nephews and significant male role models in the lives of children are encouraged to participate in National Men Make A Difference Day for Academic Success, by visiting their child’s or family member’s classroom and spending quality time with the student. Dads and significant male role models in the lives of children all over America are asked to observe the student’s daily routine, participate as allowed in the interactive classroom instruction, and get involved in the excitement of teaching and learning.
Forest Of The Rain Productions, suggest SEVEN easy ways men can become involved in a child’s education:
National Men Make A Difference Day for Academic Success is a great day for fathers to rediscover their place in the lives of their children. The concept of Men Make A Difference Day began four years ago when Dr. Michael A. Robinson called on fathers to come out and make a difference. This remarkable one day event resulted in over 10,000 dads and significant male role models engaging their children’s school. Many of the dads, escorted their children to school, while others observed classrooms, met teachers, committed to volunteering more at the school and yes there was an increase in the number of men who joined school PTAs. The outcomes of the first Men Make A Difference Day continued throughout that school year and others that followed. Data indicated more fathers participated in teacher parent conferences, assisted with homework and volunteered in the past three years than ever before. There was even an increase in the number of men who attended school sponsored parent workshops.
On October 14, 2013 fathers, uncles, brothers, sons, nephews and significant male role models in the lives of children are encouraged to participate in National Men Make A Difference Day for Academic Success, by visiting their child’s or family member’s classroom and spending quality time with the student. Dads and significant male role models in the lives of children all over America are asked to observe the student’s daily routine, participate as allowed in the interactive classroom instruction, and get involved in the excitement of teaching and learning.
Forest Of The Rain Productions, suggest SEVEN easy ways men can become involved in a child’s education:
- Observe your child’s classroom at least twice a year
- Participate in at least one Parent-Teacher Conference and/or meeting
- Attend at least one extra curricular (non-sporting) event this school year
- Join and participate in your child’s school or any school’s formal parent organization (PTA/PTSA/PTO)
- Assist a student with their homework assignments
- Volunteer at least seven hours this year at your student’s school
- Consider becoming a Teacher or Classroom Assistant