Research shows that parental involvement in schools improves student achievement, reduces absenteeism and return confidence to parents in the education of their children.
"Children need parents who are interested in what's happening in the classroom," said Reg Weaver, president of the National Education Association. "Parents should do everything they can to get their children to participate fully in school, to reinforce their learning at home and develop a strong relationship with their teachers."
NEA, the largest organization of educators in the nation, offers the following tips for parents on how they can ensure a successful educational experience for your children:
* Go to parent-teacher meetings. If the school is not performed, assign a time to meet with teachers of their children. Ask how their children and review their work. Do teachers know how and when to contact you. Finally, ask how you can support their children's learning at home.
* Visit the classroom. Having a firsthand view of what is happening in the classrooms of their children will help you stay informed about what they are learning in school.
* Join the parent-teacher association or other group of parents. Go to school events, like the night of back to school. As a group, parents can help schools achieve their goals.
* Pay attention to what their children are learning in school. Keep in mind what they need to know to meet the standards set for the grade level.
* Contact the school if you have any concerns.
The parent involvement also means reading to your children, check homework every night, limiting television viewing nights before school days or simply ask your children how they did at school that day.
"Regardless of their level of involvement, do it consistently and regularly, it will make a significant difference in the lives of their children," said Weaver.
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Source: Tips to help their children succeed in school all year | Family.
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