For many parents, however, that involvement is limited to attendance at parent-teacher conferences. Specific strategies for involving urban parents and a printable conference planning sheet and conference report form. This week, Education World asked our Tech Team for advice about creating a winning school Web site. This month, Education World asked a number of principals to tell us about ways their teachers involve parents in the classroom and the school. Research shows that children are more likely to succeed academically and are less likely to engage in violent behavior if their families are involved in their education.
Many parents say, however, that they feel unwelcome or uncomfortable in their children's schools.
Teachers often feel under attack by parents who are highly involved. Discover how to create a virtual link between home and school. A special program in Phoenix, Arizona, makes parents true partners in their children's education. Celebrate American Education Week by Building a Village November 14-20 is American Education Week. Celebrate the event and strengthen the bonds between your schools and your community with activities suggested by the National Education Association.