Parental Involvement at School

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This paper explores the fact that parental involvement is considered by many educators and researchers to be one of the most significant factors contributing to academic achievement among students, especially during the elementary school years. The paper presents research that has revealed with overwhelming consistency that students with parents who are active in their education are more successful in school.

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"Researchers have found that nearly two-thirds of all students who will attend college first thought about college during the elementary school years, which means that supporting children's education during the early years will have a significant impact on their later academic achievement. Parents should become involved in their children's education and raising awareness of how important education is to their future. Parents should become familiar with academic programs that are geared towards college preparation and become an overall active partner in children's education. "Parents have a legal right to act as a partner with school professionals in making educational decisions about their children. In addition, research results tell us that children do better, enjoy school more, and cause fewer disciplinary problems when their parents are actively involved." (Beale & Ericksen-Radtke 2001) Children will be excited about school if their parents are excited about school."

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