HELPING STUDENTS
The Case for Parent Leadership - is a new publication available at The Center for Parent Leadership as a free 'pdf' download. This publication builds the case that parent involvement is about more than parents providing goodies for bake sales and making copies at their local schools. Parents are needed - parent leadership that will impact student achievement.
The Education Trust - Parents and local communities have a big stake in making sure that all students are held to high standards and that their schools provide the support that teachers and students need to reach them.
Family Education Network - is created by parents for parents. Millions of parents rely on FamilyEducation.com's trusted homework help, parenting tips, and expert advice.
From Aspirations to Action: The Role of Middle School Parents in in Making the Dream of College a Reality - this report by the Institute for Higher Education Policy provides an inside look into the world of middle school and how it is a crucial stage in which parents must make important decisions about their child's pathway to higher education. Download the report here.
National Parent Information Network - The mission of NPIN is to provide access to research-based information about the process of parenting, and about family involvement in education. NPIN believes that well-informed families are likely to make good decisions about raising and educating their children.
The Parent Institute - These are just a few of the resources that The Parent Institute makes available to parents. You're welcome to use them in your own home, or pass them along to other parents!
Parental Involvement - Every day offers a fresh opportunity to get involved with your child. And National PTA can help.
Tutors for Kids - A new website helps parents take advantage of free tutoring &
other supplemental academic enrichment services for eligible children under NCLB.