A family systems model of the divorce process was proposed and tested for divorced mothers and fathers using a series of multiple regression analysis. Findings support the hypothesized positive relationship between boundary ambiguity and coparental conflict. Reports factors that influence boundary ambiguity were found to be distinct for mothers…

Discusses parent involvement in mathematics education. Provides information on educational resources on the subject. (ASK)

Describes one way that a school and community in South Carolina are meeting Goal Eight of Goals 2000 by involving parents and their children in two family science programs called the World of Wonders and Families Experiencing Science Together. (DDR)

Describes an enrichment program for gifted primary-grade students using parent volunteers in Akron, Ohio. Twice a month, a parent provides enrichment activities for a group of six to eight students. The gifted coordinator provides the lesson plans and the classroom teacher provides the supplies. Informal evaluation has been positive and the…

Collaborating with school officials, a group of concerned parents implemented a bully-proofing program throughout their school district. After two years, the results are encouraging; it was received with enthusiasm at the elementary level. Further study will be needed to determine how these principles might be applied at the secondary level. (MKA)

Explores the bi-directional benefits of family literacy practices involving English as a Second Language (ESL) immigrant parents and their children. Discusses the literature on family literacy and culturally relevant texts. Shares and analyzes the case of a shared reading practice. Suggests that this informal family literacy practice could help to…

Examines school and family social capital, human capital, and financial capital as parallel concepts and investigates their effects on child social adjustment. Findings suggest that although school capital effects are present, social capital and maternal and child human capital effects are more prevalent. Discusses how investment at home and…

Investigates the contribution of nonverbal cues to supportive communication in interactions between mothers and young adult children. Uses the concept of interactional sensitivity from attachment theory for direction to propose a number of hypotheses concerning support provision. Provides insight into the role of nonverbal as well as verbal…

Customer service can help increase camp enrollment, set the camp apart from competition, and improve camper retention. Strategies include encouraging parent and camper feedback; using proper telephone etiquette; handling complaints professionally; increasing parent contact; and surprising families with gifts, discounts, and other special offers.…

Claims that rigorous standards in schools will help children in navigating in the changing economy. Explains that Goals 2000 legislation, passed in 1994, can energize and expand local efforts to strengthen schools and reach high standards. Claims that teachers are the heart of educational improvement, while parents and business partners can…

Presents suggestions to help teachers meet the challenges of maintaining communication, empathy, and understanding in all transactions involving adults in the lives of students with special learning needs, focusing on: acknowledging parents as experts on their children; focusing on the positive; maintaining confidentiality; involving parents; and…

Identity theory model was tested with fathers (N=186) to assess whether commitment to the fathering role identity affected the psychological centrality of that role. Results showed that fathers who perceived that their wives evaluated them positively as fathers were more likely to report higher levels of involvement in child-related activities and…

Expands the reflective process into the author's unique learning community to intimately involve parents in their child's learning and academic development. Explores new ways to gather information about her students by inviting parents to become members of her reflective learning community. Describes the benefits and challenges of having parents…

Presents several questions and answers about small high schools based on Public Agenda (a nonprofit research organization in New York City) survey of 920 public high school teachers and 801 parents of students enrolled in public high schools. Discusses community issues related to reducing school size. (PKP)

Study evaluates a sexual abuse prevention program to identify characteristics of children who benefited from the program or who became afraid of unwanted touch. Analyses of results identified those characteristics that will enable parents and school personnel to take preventive measures to minimize negative impact and maximize learning.…