With terrorism and war so often in the news, children worry about their safety in school and at home. Adults need to realize that television and violence are a disturbing combination for kids.
Even if you didn't do well in school, your parent involvement in education shows your child you care. These family ideas will give you confidence to support your child.
Parent apathy is a grave threat to education, but with even a little parent involvement, schools and children can succeed. Here are several ways to get involved.
Getting the best education for your child often involves asking high school questions and making special requests. Approach principals before the school year begins, and keep your expectations reasonable.
Summer break doesn't have to mean a vacation from learning for your child. And vacation shouldn't be a break from parent involvement in education for you. This to-do list will help you stay involved.
It's a fact of life: certain students and teachers just don't get along. Student teacher relationships can become strained, but can anything be done? The answer is sometimes it can!
Want more art in your child's school? Here's a free program! Try Reflections, an national PTA program that cultivates students’ creative artistic abilities and helps them achieve dreams.
When it comes to school, children's problems are parents' problems, too. Here are ten tips for advocating for your child when there are problems at school.
Reading isn't just sounding out words and moving on to popular children's books. Here are tips to help your child do well in his elementary reading program and improve parent teacher communication.
Parents' problems include finding the best schools for their children. If you are not sure how to launch a school search, read the questions in this article and take them with you as you begin your research.
Parent involvement in education can make a huge difference. But how do you get started? This questionnaire covers major education issues and suggests plenty of goals to set.
Is your child ready to start kindergarten, one of the most important grades in elementary school? Make sure you do your home work and get all the facts about kindergarten readiness.
Dads can make a big difference in their kids' education. This study from the U.S. Department of Education shows fathers' role in parent involvement in education.
Tutoring children is an important job, but many families only see their child's tutor at dropoff time. Learn why parent involvement in education should include tutoring.
Parent involvement in education is crucial for children whose needs are outside the norm. Good parent-teacher communication can promote differentiated learning for all learning types.