President Obama has a cradle-to-career plan to reform our nation’s schools. He also is calling on parents to take responsibility for their child’s success. His vision includes the belief that all children can and will succeed, and that
parents are the bridge to this success. You as the parent, guardian or caregiver can help your child by connecting with his or her school to find out what’s needed to ensure success and how you can help reach that goal. Studies of
successful schools report that parent involvement is a major factor in their outcomes, including closing the achievement gap between various groups of students. With his vision, the president is asking that you make education a priority and a legacy for your family.
How can you accomplish this? By adopting the following principles and taking the steps indicated for each age group, you will be able to help your child learn at each step of the way and ensure success in school and in life.
President Obama has a cradle-to-career plan to reform our nation’s schools. He also is calling on parents to take responsibility for their child’s success. His vision includes the belief that all children can and will succeed, and that
parents are the bridge to this success. You as the parent, guardian or caregiver can help your child by connecting with his or her school to find out what’s needed to ensure success and how you can help reach that goal. Studies of
successful schools report that parent involvement is a major factor in their outcomes, including closing the achievement gap between various groups of students. With his vision, the president is asking that you make education a priority and a legacy for your family.
How can you accomplish this? By adopting the following principles and taking the steps indicated for each age group, you will be able to help your child learn at each step of the way and ensure success in school and in life.