With the sponsorship of the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education, we will launch America Goes Back to School in August and continue into October. The goal is to let the students of America know that everyone in their community cares about their education and is willing to help improve it. It is well known that when families, educators, and communities work together, schools get better and students get the high-quality education they need to lead productive lives. That's why thousands of family, school, higher education, community, religious, and business organizations have come together, through the Partnership's leadership, to improve our schools and colleges and support family involvement in learning. Education is about discovering in all students their special skills and talents and encouraging them to achieve to high standards.
Education is also about teaching our children and young people basic American values.
For America to move forward and continue as a world leader, and for our communities to become prosperous and strong, we need broad community support and involvement. President Clinton's Call to Action for American Education, enclosed here, gives us critical areas to address as we prepare for the 21st Century. The enclosed packet provides information about how everyone can get involved in vitally important areas of education and let their community know how to get involved too. There are plenty of activities in which you can participate to make a positive difference. We encourage you to answer the President's Call to Action this fall and throughout the year.