They want to help their children succeed in school and in life. Enthusiastic parenting is the solution. Research has shown that children with engaged parents do better in school. They also feel better about themselves and are more likely to succeed later in life.
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Research shows that family involvement has a significant
impact on students' academic achievement and educational success. When parents
are involved, students perform better in school. They also gain self-confidence
and improve their social skills.
All parents want their children to succeed at school. With
the right information and support, they can help at home and at school.
Research also points to the importance of parent-teacher
partnerships and collaboration between home and school. Such partnerships
increase parental involvement and improve educational outcomes; a review of 50
studies found a strong link between family involvement and improved outcomes.
Barriers must be overcome to increase parental involvement.
Busy schedules and lack of transportation put a strain on families. Schools
need to make an effort to ensure everyone is involved.
Management is key to making families feel welcome. They need
to make connections early on, train teachers and demonstrate open
communication. By doing so, they can increase families' sense of involvement.
Good communication is key to strong parental involvement in
their children's education. Schools can use technology to successfully talk to
parents. This includes two-way voicemail and online platforms for updates and
engagement.
It is important to tailor communication to meet the needs of
different parents. Schools can organize meetings in community centers to reach
more families. Teachers can work with parents to set goals for their children
and make them true partners in learning.
It can also be useful to offer flexible ways for parents to
participate, such as homeschooling video courses. These online learning tools
provide digital education and multimedia learning. They allow parents to learn
at their own pace, which improves home-school collaboration and parent-teacher
communication.
Schools can create an enthusiastic learning culture using
new parent engagement strategies. This creates a strong partnership between
home and school and ensures that all students reach their full potential.
Research shows that student achievement improves when
schools and families work together. Mr. Williams, a fifth-grade teacher,
thought it would be difficult to get parents involved. But Mr. Ramirez, a high
school math teacher, turned things around. He set up a class blog, organized a
virtual 'family math night' and posted videos about real-life math.
This approach encouraged parents to get more actively
involved. It also improved students' academic performance. These stories show
how important it is for schools and families to work together.
A 2017 study by Columbia University found that parents who received weekly emails about their children's school life showed significant improvements. Middle and high school students attended school more and failed fewer classes. A 2014 Stanford University study also showed that weekly emails with reading and writing tips improved parents' and children's reading skills.
These examples highlight the value of using technology to
engage families, with programs like Class Dojo and Remind helping to improve
communication between school and home. With the right approach, all families
can be involved in their children's education.
Research shows that family involvement helps children in
many ways. Parents play an important role in the success of their children.
This applies to families from all backgrounds.
Strong family engagement is key to better outcomes for
children and young people.
Family involvement in school leads to better outcomes for
students. This includes higher grades, fewer discipline problems and better
parent-teacher relationships.
With parental involvement, children perform better in
school. Children gain self-confidence and develop social skills.
Good communication is essential for strong parent
engagement. Schools can use technology to talk to parents in new ways.
Online platforms and two-way voicemail systems can be used.
This ensures that parents are always informed.
Teachers can also work with parents to set goals for their
children. This way parents can feel part of the learning process.
Video courses and online learning offer flexible ways to
engage parents. Schools can organize virtual workshops on how to support
learning at home.
This can help parents learn how to support their children at
home and at school. Strengthens the partnership between school and home.
Ms. Williams, the 5th grade teacher, kept parents informed
through newsletters and interviews. However, she did not involve parents very
much.
In contrast, Ms. Ramirez, a high school math teacher, was
more interactive. She had a class blog where parents could comment, organized a
virtual 'Family Math Night' and sent video updates.
This approach led to more parental involvement. It also improved students' motivation and performance.