Parent Patricia Dixon is pleased with what she's learned today, and while her twelve-year old son, Brian, was a little embarrassed to have his mother around, he said it keeps him on his toes to know she's paying attention. The Education Crisis Team is still adding up the number, but spokeswoman, Carrie Adams, estimates about a dozen parents showed up at each of fourteen schools. I feel like one person can make a difference. One person can get several other people involved .If one person goes and hears something that catches their attention, that makes them think that maybe there's a need to stay involved. At Tubman, most people agree that Visitation Day was a good idea.
Some staff admit they hoped to see more parents.
But they say that if just one of those visits keeps a child in school, or improves a grade, it will have been worth while. Copyright 2000 Oregon Public Broadcasting, Inc . All Rights Reserved.