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Topic: Parents and Schools

Strong relationships and communication between parents and schools is key to student success. We have specific information on how to make that relationship work for everyone involved.

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Family Ideas for Lifelong Learning

Parent involvement in education extends beyond the classroom, helping children discover activities after school that help them learn and grow. Here are things to consider.

Ten Tips for Parent-teacher Communication

When the relationship with a teacher gets rocky, it may be time to hold a special conference. The tips in this article offer suggestions on how to have productive parent-teacher communication.

Parent Involvement in Education: Choosing an Excellent School

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.

School Quality Goals to Set

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.

Preserve Parents' Stories in Diaries for Children

Diaries for children are great ways to preserve parents' stories about their kids. When they capture memories from all child development stages, the create a precious gift while connecting with their inner wisdom.

Choosing a School Begins with Smart Goal Setting

Smart goal setting can help parents prioritize what they want in a school and find one that will help their children achieve dreams and have a successful future.

Parents' Issues: Choosing a School

When researching the best school for their child, parents' issues should include looking at which school can best meet their child's educational goals.

Parents' Stories: A Conversation with Michigan's Governor Jennifer Granholm

Michigan's Governor, Jennifer Granholm, is intimately familiar with child development research on childhood brain development. She shares how she uses that knowledge with her own family.

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