When parents get involved in their child’s education, everyone benefits. Being involved helps:
Children
There are many ways that children benefit when parents participate in their education.
Studies show that they are more likely to:
- Perform better on standardized test
- Get better grades
- Have good attendance
- Feel better about themselves and about school
- Take challenging classes
- Behave better at school and at home
- Have good social skills
- Continue their education after high school
Teachers
When parents are involved, teachers may:
- Feel more supported
- Be more satisfied
- Communicate and work better with students, parents and families
Parents
Parents also get rewards from being involved in their child’s education.