Kevin Walker, the founder of Project Appleseed, a nonprofit organization, is helping schools involve parents. The organization has created a list of 37 different ways parents can help and is on its way to recruiting 5 million parent volunteers nationwide. 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.
Education World examines the pros and cons of this trend. A special program in Phoenix, Arizona, makes parents true partners in their children's education. Inc. All Rights Reserved.