• Why Does Parent and Family Engagement Matter?

    Research tells us that students with engaged parents and families, are more likely to:

    • Learn to read faster (Exhibit faster rates of literacy acquisition.)
    • Have higher grades and test scores.
    • Are promoted and take more challenging classes.
    • Adapt better to school and have better attendance.
    • Have better social skills and behavior.
    • Graduate.
    • Go on to community/technical college or university.

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