Potential Magazine Winter 2016 | Page 19

C U R R IC U STANDARDS LU M Success at school begins at home. When families engage in their child’s learning, every child can grow up to be whatever they want. Be your child’s support system. Be engaged. Be an effective advocate. Help complete the puzzle. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IMPLE MENTATION A SS ES SM EN T “When today’s students leave our classrooms and start working, they will need to do more than memorize answers to succeed in their jobs. Because of Alabama’s College and Career-Ready Standards, our students are thinking critically, embracing challenges, and taking risks in their learning – tools all students need to reach their full potential.” JENNIFER BROWN, 2015-2016 Alabama Teacher of the Year 470 South Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 | alabamapta.org | (334) 834-2501 www.potentialmagazine.com Winter 2016 | 19