It was easy to show up for your child's Little League games over
the summer ... but how can you, as a parent, continue that level
of involvement and support during the school year? Many school
districts and teachers work hard to get parents involved with
their kids' educations. Studies have shown that students learn
more effectively when there is a high level of parental
involvement. Schools and parent-teacher groups like the PTA
continually work to implement programs that will include parents
in their children's educations, such as parents' night, family
workshops and take-home activities. Here are some things that
parents can do to stay involved in their kids' school lives. Ask
Questions And Listen: Each night, ask your child about his or
her day. Be persistent in your inquiries; it's far too easy to
get caught up with "adult" problems and forget that your child
is discovering new things every day. Get Involved With PTA: This
will allow you to take an active role in making decisions about
what your child is