A collection of resources to help increase parental involvement

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Experts agree that parent involvement in education is one of the biggest predictors of student success. So where can parents begin? We’ve compiled a list of articles, videos, and other resources to help you engage productively with your kids’ teachers and school.

Source: Parent Partnership in Education: Resource Roundup | Edutopia

Involving parents in the school is so important, but getting started can be troublesome. Luckily, Edutopia has  tons of resources, all collected on one page!

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