When parents become knowledgeable about the work of the school, they are better able to work in concert with the school to ensure their child's success. For school staff, a constructive and supportive alliance between the home and the school becomes an integral part of the teaching and learning process whose ultimate goals is to help students work and learn at high levels of competence. Students' motivation to do well in school increases because a clear message is communicated to them - education is valued and important to the home and the school. The job of educating our children is an enormous task that belongs to all of us. Collaborative relationships inspire students to engender a deep respect for learning when they view their support system as a caring community of teachers and learners.
Public education is at a critical and very exciting period in history.
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