Recognize that consolidation is downsizing and be careful that program needs will not go unmet. Bush s plan promotes parent choice but does not provide details on how he would assure meaningful parent involvement in education. PTA believes parent involvement promotes student achievement, and also benefits school personnel and parents themselves. National PTA has long been a champion of incorporating parent involvement provisions in federal education programs. Research shows that family involvement is more important to student success than family income or education.
Children become better learners and experience greater academic success when parents are involved.
National PTA supports expansion of current family leave law to give employees release time from work for parent and community involvement. This would remove a main barrier parents face in being involved in their child s school. Requiring the Department of Education to collect new data on parent involvement policies and practices in the states, and disseminate the findings to states and school districts. Highlight that the school chooses, not the parent. Contact our webmaster .