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GreatSchools: Involved Parents. Successful Kids

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Powerful Parents Transform Schools

Parents aren't just sitting on the sidelines anymore. They're actively involved in schools and it's paying off in surprising ways.

Elections matter for schools

How you vote can affect your local public schools and your community.

Online resources for parental involvement

Parent involvement can have a powerful impact. Learn how to connect with groups that promote parent involvement in schools.

What Makes a Great School Board Member?

What makes a school board effective? Learn what qualities to look for in a successful school board member.

How to Stay Involved in Middle and High School

When your child moves on to middle or high school, staying involved in her education can be tricky. Try these strategies to help your child succeed.

How Parents Can Help Kids and Schools Get Healthy

Here's how to give your school a health checkup and get involved to improve the food and fitness programs there.

Beyond the Food Fights: Helping Schools Get Healthy

School districts are now required to have formal wellness policies, but battles over school food and how to best improve kids' health rage on.

School Improvement Begins at Home

Helping your child succeed is the first step toward improving your school.

How One Mom Transformed Her School

Getting Involved: Anna-Marie Booth founded the Parent Teacher Student Association and raised money to support programs at school.

How One Mom Helped Get Others Involved

Getting Involved: Tanyit Arellanos organized volunteers to help supervise students and encouraged Latino parents to become involved at school.

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