National Men Make A Difference Day For Academic Success

 

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National Men Make A Difference Day For Academic Success



Research has shown that a father’s involvement in the academic lives of their children will last beyond their childhood; in fact their influence will expand well into the child’s early adult lives (Rosenberg & Bradford, 2006).  The benefits of an involved father or significant male role model are not limited to the homes of children’s where the fathers live. Studies have indicated children with fathers living outside the home but who remain involved benefit from having an engaged father. According to Fogarty and Evans (n.d.) children in homes with absent as defined in their study as nonresidential fathers, but who nevertheless engaged fathers benefit in a variety of ways: (1) stronger relationship with their dads as they enter adulthood; (2) better social skills in many cases than children whose nonresidential father is not engaged; (3) less behavioral problems; and (4) better grades. These are just a few of the benefits to having an engaged father who may not live in the home with the child.

NATIONAL MEN MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

October 8, 2012

Meet

Mr. William E. Rogers

2010 Writing Mama Publishing, LLC.

Father of the Year

And

One of the millions of Engaged Fathers

William E. Rogers is a single father of four children who works extremely hard as an entrepreneur. He does not take his role as a dad lightly. He is very determined to help his children become successful in every area of their lives! Déjà Roger, who is 13 years old, attends Science and Technology High School. She is in the 9th grade and is establishing a 4.0 GPA. She, scored advanced on the State Assessment Test in both Reading and Math, takes Honors English, scored a 275 on the science and tech entrance exam, even though a score of 212 was needed for acceptance into the program, participates in the Science Bowl, takes Algebra 2/Trig.

Her previous School, which was a French Immersion school she became the President of the Student Government Association, played on girls’ soccer team, and helped the girls’ basketball team reach the playoffs for the first time! She is an all around super daughter.

Talia Rogers, who is nine years old, attends a French Immersion School. She is in the fourth grade and has a 3.97 GPA. She scored advanced on the State Assessment Test in both reading and math, and is currently taking 5th grade math. She is a Tae Kwon Do student and her instructor expressed that her skill level is ahead of kids that have been there longer. She is definitely a little leader in the making.

William, III and Edward Rogers are seven year old twins who attend North Elementary. They are in the second grade and are both above grade level in Reading and Math, testing on a third grade level. They are Tae Kwon Do students and enjoy the movements. They are very energetic and loving sons who have interests in PC’s and Science. The budding little scientists are following in their daddy’s footsteps.

Mr. Rogers said, “My children are definitely making me look good! I am so proud of them!