One way to help your child to succeed in school may be to drop by for a visit.
A little involvement can go a long way, say experts at National Parent Teacher Association (PTA). You don’t have to spend hours at school each week. Even a monthly visit can make a difference.
When parents get involved:
• Students have better attendance records.
• Students achieve higher test scores and grades.
• Students have higher graduation rates and are more likely to pursue higher education.
• Students build stronger relationships with parents.
According to National PTA, only one in four parents are actively involved in their children’s education. For working parents, that number drops to only one in nine.
“When parents take an active role in their children’s education, it has a very positive effect,” reports Warlene Gary, CEO of National PTA. “Parents need to stay involved from kindergarten through high school to assure that their children get the kind of education that will help them succeed.”
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