The View From The USA
We are not alone. The role of parents in the schooling is recognised as a vital - if missing ingredient throughout the USA. The use of maths and numeracy games to support a child’s progress at home is a great start to the programme to enlist help form parents.
“If parents had not stepped out of the lives of their children, we would not need education reform. The single greatest factor indicating school success is parental involvement. The socio-economic status of the family, teacher pay, teacher training, classroom equipment, curriculum are all secondary. If the parents are involved, these barriers seem to disappear. Education is not just the right of the parent. It is the responsibility of the parent. “No Child Left Behind” missing Ingredient”
“It’s essential that parents, educators, and policy leaders fully understand that raising student achievement involves much more than improving what goes on in classrooms. Leaders and policy makers must establish community, state, and national programs to both improve schools and enhance the home and family conditions that give all students a better chance to reach high platforms from which to start school”.
“Teachers will be asked to keep regular email contact with parents to inform them of their child’s progress instead of annual parent meetings and report cards. Secure websites could be set up for parents to log into to check whether their child was registered at school each day”.
