Parent Involvement in Education: The Key to Future Success

Parent Involvement in Education: The Key to Future Success – Decades of research show that when parents are involved in their children’s school and education, these children have: – Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates – Better school attendance – Increased motivation, better self-esteem – Lower rates of suspension – Decreased use of drugs and alcohol – And fewer instances of violent behavior School-age children spend 70% of their waking hours, including weekends and holidays, outside of school. It’s no surprise that the family can have a dramatic impact on a child’s learning and academic success — in fact, the greater the involvement, the greater the impact on a child’s achievement. Research has shown that family participation in education was a better predictor of students’ academic success — more than their socioeconomic status.

Kosersky: How many times must we ask why?

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Studies show that these countries have a lower crime rate than in the United States. In Britain, special … In Japan, if a person has a record of criminal action, mental illness, or drug abuse the person will not be able to obtain a gun. In Canada …
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ATC cracks down on cell phone abuse by its agents

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The commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control said an internal audit shows major abuse of state-issued cell phones by agents in his office. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert said he requested the audit of agency cell phone records …
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