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Back to school we go! With two daughters working in education in Tennessee and Texas and with many of my friends and past co-workers are on their way back into the school system, the importance of sending love and support their way is very important to me. We have grandchildren beginning the school year in the next few days. And some not until later in the fall. Students are returning to college campuses around the country.

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Education is such an integral part of our lives. Supporting our school systems in positive ways is critical to our children and grandchildren receiving the highest levels of education they will need to be successful adults in our world.

According to the Center for Parent and Teen Communication there are 11 ways Parents can get involved in schools. When we interact with our school systems and the persons providing the necessary care of our children, our children do better: academically as well as behaviorally. 

Caregivers and educators don’t just include teachers - they include our janitors, cafeteria staff, support staff, bus drivers - the list is long!

So, click on the link to read more:

  1. Attend back-to-school nights or other orientation events. Get to know your teen’s teachers at the beginning of the school year. 

  2. Ask your teacher how they would like to communicate. For each teacher, find out whether phone calls, emails, or texts are the best way to stay up-to-date on progress and communicate if a problem arises. 

  3. Demonstrate a positive view of education at home. 

  4. Encourage reading. 

  5. Help manage the homework process. 

  6. Attend school events. 

  7. Attend parent organization meetings. 

  8. Volunteer in the school. 

  9. Let the school know what groups, classes or guidance you would like them to provide. Schools are a great resource to improve your own learning. 

  10. Encourage active learning. Young people need to be encouraged to ask and answer questions, solve problems, and explore their interests. Have frequent conversations about what they are learning and be prepared to ask questions. 

  11. Learn about your rights. It’s important to know what your rights are as a parent when it comes to special services such as English instruction, immigration status, individualized education plans, and more.

  https://parentandteen.com/school-involvement/ 


Start the year off right! Stay positively connected to your child’s education.

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