Parent/Guardian Training

Boston Higashi School is invested in helping parents support learning at home. Research regarding the effects of family involvement on educational outcomes has shown that parent involvement makes a difference in children’s achievement. Our founder, Dr. Kitahara was a firm believer in ensuring that the parents and teachers of each child work in solidarity to support the unique learning style of every student. Communication and collaboration are essential.

In order to facilitate the home-school connection, a variety of interactive parent trainings are offered at Boston HIgashi School. These programs are conducted in a variety of formats including panel presentations, workshops, hands-on trainings and participatory events. Parents are valuable allies and increasing and enhancing our partnership with them is a goal Boston Higashi School is committed to achieving.

Parent Book Club

The Boston Higashi School is excited to invite parents to join our new Parent Book Club this Spring! We’ll be reading Be Unapologetically Impatient by Dr. Christina Cipriano — a timely book that helps families build language, confidence, and connection to advocate with love and change the way we do things.

About the Boston Higashi School Parent Book Club

This book club is designed to strengthen family–school partnership by providing parents with practical advocacy ideas and opportunities to connect with other families in our school community. It is led in collaboration with the School Psychologist, Onasheho Toweh, and the Case Management team, including Telma Soares, Jen Tomase, and Annette Kimani,

You’re welcome to join whether you read the book fully, partially, or just want to listen and learn during our sessions.

Meeting Dates and Locations

We’ll meet in person and virtually at several times to make it easy for you to participate.

Parts 1: Monday, March 30th, 2026

• 12:00 p.m. — Virtual
• 6:00 p.m. — DeSales Building-1-PD Room (50) (in person)

Part 2:  Monday, April 27th, 2026

• 12:00 p.m. — Virtual
• 6:00 p.m. — DeSales Building-1-PD Room (50) (in person)

Part 3:  Monday, June 1st, 2026

• 12:00 p.m. — Virtual
• 6:00 p.m. — DeSales Building-1-PD Room (50) (in person)

How to Participate

• Get a copy of Be Unapologetically Impatient, available online via amazon including, hardcopy, paperback, kindle and audiobook.
• Choose the session time and location that works best for you.
• Final details and links for online sessions will be sent via email before each meeting.

Why Join?

• Learn helpful advocacy strategies to support your child’s with love and actively participate in changing the way things are done. 
• Connect with other Boston Higashi School families.
• Model the joy of reading and learning for your children.

If you have questions or want more information, please contact Onasheho (O’sheho) Toweh (onasheho.toweh@bostonhigashi.org).

We look forward to learning and growing together as a community!