MIDDLETON-COX APPOINTED TO BOARD OF EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

WAKEFIELD, MA: Brian Middleton-Cox, M.M., M.Ed., Principal of the Woodville School in Wakefield, has been appointed to the Parent and Community Education and Involvement Advisory Council for the Board of Education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This council advises the Commissioner and Board of Education on matters pertaining to the development of parent and community involvement in education. Its function is to be proactive and innovative on policy issues that relate to the enhancement of educational achievement of students in Massachusetts. Specifically, the Council will: assess statewide trends and needs; seek public and professional input; analyze information regarding parent and community education and involvement; advise and make recommendations regarding legislation, regulations, and program guidelines; and provide other programmatic recommendations as it deems necessary to fulfill the goals for parent and community involvement established by the Board of Education. “I am very excited to work at the state level to identify areas for schools to work on parent and community involvement and participation with the students in our public schools.” stated Middleton-Cox. “Parents and community members play a vital and crucial role in the success of our schools and our students. I am happy to bring parent involvement strategies to Wakefield as I serve on this council.” Mr. Middleton-Cox will attend meetings with other educational officials during his two-year term to make recommendations to the Commissioner of Education in this area.