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Direct linkFlynn, Gregory V. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2007
An ever growing body of research indicates that parental involvement is a key factor in the success of children in school. Studies have shown that children whose parents take an active interest in their education benefit in a number of ways. These children generally have higher academic achievement, better attendance, a sense of well-being, a…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Parent Participation, Academic Achievement, Parent School Relationship
Riley, Richard W. – Principal, 1994
Renewed emphasis on parent and community involvement is critical to success of Goals 2000. U.S. Department of Education is working with broad-based coalition of parent and education groups on new Family Involvement Initiative that will facilitate cooperation of parents and families with schools and communities. Schools succeed best by making…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Services
Download full textBarnett, Marion Fox – 1995
Drastic social problems challenge teachers looking to increase parental involvement in schools. Traditional strategies to involve parents, such as inviting parents to meetings and school events, do not promote genuine interaction between home and school. Instead, they separate parents and teachers. Two-way communication between home and school is…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Landsverk, Ruth Anne – 1995
This parents' and teachers' guide presents ways that parents and families of elementary and high school students can become involved in their children's academic progress and can enhance conditions for development of all children in their community. Topics covered in this issue are family involvement, family centers, homeless children, family…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Elementary Secondary Education, Family School Relationship, Homeless People
Landsverk, Ruth Anne – 1998
The goal of the Families in Education Program of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is to increase awareness of the need for schools to involve parents as partners in the education of their children. This Spring 1998 parents' and teachers' guide encourages school staff to reflect on how well their school or district offers…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education, Family School Relationship, Fathers
Landsverk, Ruth Anne – 1997
The Families in Education Program of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has existed since 1987 to increase awareness of the need for schools to involve parents as partners in the education of their children. This parents' and teachers' guide presents ways that the theme for American Education Week, "Teaching Children To Think and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Family School Relationship, Homework
