Research, however, shows that this often does more harm than good. What is most helpful, studies say, is when parents provide positive feedback and encouragement at the right times. Students who get better grades tend to have parents who praise, encourage, and offer help. In short, they should encourage the parents to be involved. Teachers should plan their lessons with parental involvement in mind.
Some assignments can require parent-child collaboration.
Some can solicit parental observations. Schools should also keep the parents informed. The school's public relations program should seek ideas and feedback from parents and community members, and should always strife to have policies that encourage family involvement, rather than discourage it. The school should set a tone that makes itself inviting, always looks for ways to involve parents, and helps parents feel they are partners with them in education. Research and common sense both indicate that increased parental involvement in school has a positive impact on student achievement.