Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools know all about educating students. They know how to efficiently and effectively run a school system. They also know the importance of parental involvement. To that end, they have developed the slogan, What a family DOES matters more than what a family HAS.
Recognizing the fact that a childs first teacher is a parent, Charlotte Schools are working to communicate this belief to Charlotte Schools parents and to encourage them to get involved in their childs education.
It doesnt really matter what a family has. Whether they are rich or poor or middle of the road, all that really matters is that they are all involved in each others lives. It doesnt matter if theres a TV in every room, or only one or even none; families that participate in activities together have children who learn better (notice I didnt say that they are smarter), are more confident, and feel safe and content both at home and at school. Charlotte Schools recognize that they have the capacity to help parents get involved in their childrens education, and even have a Family Services Department. This organization provides a variety of tools, resources, and support to help...