"When
you know more about your kid's school,
you
know more about your kid."
Time
Crunched?
Long hours
on the job, long commute times, long family to-do lists, and a short amount of
time to accomplish it all—sound familiar? The fact is, today's parents are
working more than ever before. Making time for children's education and school
is an increasing challenge for parents. Here are some suggested ways to stay
involved:
- Take
time at home
- Set
expectations and routines
- Make
time to volunteer
- Keep
in touch with the school
- Stay
informed
- Take
advantage of school functions
- Put
your talents to work
- Get
your employer involved
Benefits
of Involvement
Whether you
can find a few minutes a week, an hour a month, or can volunteer only once a
year, your child and school will benefit. Any amount of time you spend being
involved is valuable and can help increase student achievement. According to a survey
by Anne Henderson and Nancy Berla of over 85 studies, when parents are involved
in students' education, those students generally have
- Higher
grades and test scores
- More
consistently completed homework
- Better
attendance records
- Higher
graduation rates
- Greater
enrollment in postsecondary education
What
You Can Do
Nurturing
Your Child — From improving your children's self-esteem to nurturing their
desire to learn, find the advice you need to ensure your child's success.
- Talking
About Tough Issues — Tackling tough issues like violence in schools or
sexuality education is a key element of parenting. Get age-appropriate
pointers on starting conversations with your child. The key is to talk early
and often.
- Connecting
Home to School — Being involved in your child's school life will
increase his chance of success. Find out how you can bring home life and
school life closer together.
- Getting
Involved — Not sure where to start with getting involved? Find the
first steps here. Find
Out About PTA — You probably know the name, but did you know PTA is
the largest child advocacy organization in the world? There's probably a lot
more you don't know about PTA.
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