If you are a parent, ask to see your child's homework and take an active interest in what he or she is learning at school. If you represent a business, ask to see students' transcripts before you hire them. If you represent a community organization, recognize students who reach high achievement levels and reward teachers and principals who go the extra mile. Develop school-college partnerships to link middle school and high school students with college. Offer professional development opportunities for teachers through summer internships in businesses that focus on their subject matter.
Technical firms can offer placement in work that hones teachers' math and science knowledge.
Businesses and colleges can help with team building and strategic planning. Become a member of the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education .