Parent involvement: A critical aspect of educational success.

Helen
2 min read6 days ago

I have always believed that parental involvement is a critical aspect of a child’s educational success. As a teacher with over 10 years of experience, I have seen firsthand the positive impact that involved parents can have on their children’s academic performance.

When parents are actively involved in their child’s education, it creates a sense of accountability and responsibility for both the child and the parent. Parents who are engaged in their child’s academic progress are better able to monitor their child’s homework completion, test scores, and overall academic performance. This level of oversight helps to ensure that children are staying on track and meeting their academic goals.

Parental involvement also fosters a sense of partnership between the home and school. When parents are actively involved in school activities, such as parent-teacher conferences, PTA meetings, and school events, they become more invested in their child’s education. This partnership between parents and teachers creates a supportive environment for students to thrive academically.

Furthermore, parental involvement has been linked to improved student motivation and self-esteem. When parents show an interest in their child’s education, it sends a powerful message that education is important and valued. This…

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Helen

I’m a board member for the Harvard Creative Writing Collective and an outreach associate director for Harvard Women in Computer Science.