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PARENTS SPEAK OUT ON PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION
"Engage the parents in the total learning process. Reinforce civics and an under-
standing of the local here and now. Reinforce citizenship as the most important thing
to possess." (Mother of 1st grade boy)
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"I think that teachers should learn to form partnerships with parents in the education
of their students. When parents come to learn that education is NOT the sole
responsibility of teachers and teachers incorporated parental assistance as part of their
instruction, children will have a better shot at success and America will benefit great-
ly. There is a saying in our school district called T.E.A.M. and this stands for
Together Everyone Achieves More. Parents and teachers working TOGETHER will
definitely afford more opportunity for success." (Mother of 7th grade girl)
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"I think a major benefit would be if teachers continued to work closely with parents
after elementary school. It takes both parents and teachers taking an interest in the
child's life." (Mother of 9th grade girl)
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"Teachers can only do so much. It is hard to help children learn anything when they
are so worried about what can and cannot be said in a class, when some children are
unruly in class and cannot be controlled and they don't have the necessary books or
equipment to teach. Parents should be the ones helping their children succeed."
(Mother of 11th grade girl)
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