If your school doesn't have families involved, ask how you can help make this happen, because research shows that children whose families play a strong role in their education do better in school. There should be opportunities for parents to give input on school-related issues. The best way to understand a school's approach to teaching and learning is to visit classrooms, watch teachers in action, and observe recess or lunch time to get a sense of the school. Parents should be welcome to observe teachers in the classroom, either before deciding on a school or after their child is enrolled. As a courtesy, call first to make sure it's convenient for you and the class.
Schools are very special places.
They vary according to size, age, location, personnel, population, and budget. Theft Charges for PTA Treasurer String of cases emphasize need for sound financial controls. A former PTA treasurer here was arrested in June for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the accounts of her group. Students on that trip were supposed to raise their own funds through a candy drive. Similar cases in the past year have been reported in Wisconsin and Virginia.