Aldine ISD Wins Award for Family and Community University

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On Wednesday, October 16, Aldine ISD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department was honored with the Promising Practice Award at the Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Statewide Conference from Region 16. This recognition was for their innovative project, The Family and Community University (FCU), which stands out for its unique approach to adult education.

The PFE council was first created in 2018, with the mission to build capacity for parent, family and community engagement in Texas schools by advising the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on how families, community members and educators can unite in the shared goal of equipping Texas children with the skills to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.

Aldine ISD was selected among several districts in Texas to receive this recognition; including Lufkin ISD, Rockdale ISD, and Spring Forest Middle School.

“It was truly an honor to receive this award,” said Executive Director of FACE, Georgina Foroi. “This is our fourth year bringing FCU to the district, and seeing how it has empowered our families and made a difference in our communities, it makes our efforts feel that much more rewarding.”

During the conference, FCU members, which included district parents and a district teacher within the program, went on to facilitate a breakout session for those who attended the conference. The FCU members represented the voices of the community engaged in this adult educational practice. The session highlighted how families experience transformative growth, a change that significantly impacts the students’ lives at home and extending the benefits of educational practices beyond traditional boundaries.

To learn more about this recognition, visit the PFE website, or to learn more about the award winning program, visit the FCU website.