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.
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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.
