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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