Newspapers, television, radio and the Internet are all places we go for information about what is going on in our communities and the world around us. These are also the places that those who make decisions – in our communities, schools, workplaces and government – go to learn what the public thinks about issues of the day. And, this is why the media can be such a powerful tool for raising awareness, shaping opinions, and inspiring action.
Pitching stories to reporters and writing letters to the editor are just some of the ways ParentsWork has been working to bring attention to the struggles we face as parents. Click on the links below to see some of our recent coverage. For tips on how to get your own voice “in the news,” go to the Speak Out section of our web site.
Evanston Review
April 20, 2006 |
District 65 eyes increasing early dismissal days |
Evanston Sentinel
Letter to the Editor
April 20, 2006 |
A School Calendar for the 21st Century |
Evanston RoundTable
Letter to the Editor
June 1, 2005 |
ParentsWork |
Chicago Sun-Times
May 18, 2005 |
Break for new parents helps us all |
Evanston Review
March 10, 2005 |
Bill would give parents more time at school |
Parents’ Action for Children
Website Feature Story
April 2005 |
Parent In Action: Rhonda Present
The pursuit of paid leave led her to quit her job and start a movement |
Parents’ Action for Children
Website Feature Story
April 2005 |
Pushing For Paid Family And Sick Leave |
Chicago Tribune
Letter to the Editor
January 4, 2005 |
Ensuring Success |
Chicago Sun-Times
Letter to the Editor
October 22, 2004 |
Praise for Parents |
Chicago Parent
Editorial
September 2004 |
Ohana Values |
Chicago Parent
August 2004 |
3 to 6 p.m.: Finding quality, affordable afterschool care is a dilemma |
ABC 7 Chicago
February 2004 |
Appearance on Chicagoing with Bill Campbell |
Chicago Parent
Feature Story
February 2004 |
Extraordinary Parent: Mom works to make life easier for parents |
Chicago Sun-Times
Letter to the Editor
August 5, 2003 |
Time to Expand Family Leave |
Chicago Reader
March 14, 2003 |
In Performance: Have a career without dropping the baby |
Chicago Sun-Times
Letter to the Editor
May 12, 2002 |
Invest in Parents |
Chicago Tribune
May 13, 2001 |
FMLA is a lifesaver for many but not a cure all |
