Parent involvement is key to children’s success
Melvin J. Gravely
CEO @ The Gravely Group | Public Administration, Leadership Development
We currently have lively discussions in my?LinkedIn group , and I want to share some of the comments and insights of my fellow?members. In one of the discussions, someone asked, “Is parent involvement worth the effort?”
Before we get into the discussion, you should know the makeup of the group members. Many are Head Start managers and officers; some are teachers, youth advocates, and social services specialists. We have several early childhood education college professors, a health & family community services manager, and a foster care expert. There are also some C-level executives and authors of children’s books and educational materials, among others. It is a highly educated group of people, and I’m grateful to be associated with these individuals who share their insights in various discussions.
Is parent involvement worth the effort?
The obvious (and unanimous) response was a resounding “yes.”?Research has shown ?that the more parents are involved in their children’s education, the better off their kids will be emotionally and academically.
Here are some of the comments from the discussion:
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One of the concerns that several group members expressed was how to get working parents more involved with their children. Many single parents, families with both parents working, and those parents with two jobs, are challenged to find the time to get involved with their children’s education.
I would love to hear your comments! What do you think? How do you think working parents can get more involved?
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2 年I hope to support parents and caregivers of children from birth to five. Many parents have hearts filled with love and hope for their children. When I was a new parent, I didn't know how much growth and learning happen in those first years of life. I passionately believe that education begins at birth, not in kindergarten. Did you know that 100 percent of the achievement gap in reading and 67 percent of the gap in math originates in the home before a student’s first day of kindergarten? Parents can devote 20 minutes a day to their child by reading a book, sharing a conversation, listening, and playing "with a purpose" - those are the moments that build the brain and nurture a loving, trusting, and safe learning environment.
Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2 年Hello dear Melvin. I agree : Parents involvement is key to children's success (( 100 % )) ??????? #shibainu #ocean ???????