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Parent Involvement Op Ed 
Fostering a school community – a shared responsibility

The Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Award

For the third year, MSDE has partnered with Comcast Cable on the Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Awards (PIMA) Program. This award program is the first of its kind in the nation to shine a spotlight on parents and those with legal responsibility for a child who have had a positive impact on public schools and to encouraging all parents to get involved in whatever way they can. The slogan is Choose Your Seat, Get Involved.

For a nomination form, see below.
Comcast’s Parent Involvement Matters Award Nomination Form

2010 Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Award Call for Nominations Flyer
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For additional information, see press release below.
Comcast’s Parent Involvement Matters Awards Program issues call for nominations.


Below are examples of how Maryland parents have gotten involved in education:

  • 2009 PIMA Parent Nominees
    In 2009, over 100 parents were nominated for the Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Award. This link provides brief descriptions of the incredible things those parents did. Maybe you will find something that will make you say – “I can do that at my school!”

  • 2009 PIMA Semifinalists
    Twenty-four parents from across Maryland were selected as award semifinalists. This link provides short bios for each semifinalist’s amazing accomplishments.

For more ideas about how you can get involved in education, go to:

  • 100 Ways to Get Involved
    PTA’s brochure titled 100 Ways to Help Your Child and School Succeed has excellent, and easy, ideas to get parents involved.

  • Thinkport
    This website provides resources and information to help families be strong and succeed both at home and at school.

Contact Information
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
 2010 PIMA Program
Press Release, Nov. 19, 2009
Comcast’s Parent Involvement Matters Award Nomination Form
 2009 PIMA Program
Statewide Winner - Wendy Panor
Semifinalists
Program Booklet
 2008 PIMA Program
Statewide Winner - Larry Walker
Local Award Winners
Semifinalists
Program Booklet
 Videos
2009 Award Event
2008 Award Event (Comcast)
2008 Award Event (MSDE)
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