GLOUSTER, Ohio-To address low attendance at parent-teacher conferences, Trimble High School students offered free childcare during the event. The initiative aimed to accommodate parents who struggle to attend due to work or childcare responsibilities. Student council member Olivia Kasler highlighted the challenge her family faces in attending conferences with children in different schools.
Despite efforts to promote the service and provide additional resources in the cafeteria, only a few parents utilized the childcare. However, students remain committed to expanding outreach efforts to increase participation in the future. This initiative reflects broader concerns about childcare accessibility, with state and federal efforts aiming to address these challenges.
Trimble student council offers free childcare to attract more parents to parent-teacher conferences
