It's the largest federal aid program for our nation's schools. These are children who are the furthest from meeting the standards the state has set for all children. Most school districts participate. Title I also serves children who attend parochial and private schools. Parents understand their children better.
Parents can also have more say about their children's education.
Teachers benefit from the suggestions and support that parents offer, and from the satisfaction of seeing children succeed. Help your child pick out books to read just for fun. Ask if you can borrow materials from your child's school. Read to your child Talk about the story as you read. For example, ask your child what might happen next.