A Sad Day for Families

Today I learned that my friend Sue Ferguson has passed away. Sue was a tireless and passionate advocate for families well before I met her. As the Chair for the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education, Sue worked with education leaders and policy makers to ensure that the issue of family engagement was at the forefront of every educational policy discussion. She brought together both families, educators, and policy makers in an effort to raise awareness about the important role that families play in their children's education.

On a personal note, I only got to see Sue a few times a year when I would run into her at national conferences and events. She was quick with a smile and always had kind words for everyone she met. Her death is not only a personal loss to me but also a tragic loss for the millions of families who's lives she touched indirectly through her work. She will be deeply missed.