Children need to be challenged and encouraged, but they should not aways be pressured to be the best. Parents need to know their children and set an example while having only realistic expectations. Our students' first teachers. Many educators are beginning to realize that most of the qualities beleived to be vital in learning nurtured and strengthened in student's homes. School programs, such as adult literacy classes, parent resource centers and workshops, computer lending libraries and voice mail systems are encouraging and assiting furthur parental involvement in education.
Parents can influence everything from school budgets to safety.
Also includes helpful information about knowing teachers better through the PTA and a related article. When your child doesn't get along with a teacher. All children have conflicts from time to time with their teacher. This article provides tips for parents to help children resolve teacher conflicts. Advice includes child-teacher communication strategies, attitude, and parent sensitivity.