The benefits of parental involvement in a child’s education are undeniable. However, getting parents involved in the school community can be a challenge. Busy parents can be too tied up in their work and other schedules to make time to be a bigger piece of their child’s education. Some feel isolated from the school community — for reasons that could include infrequent outreach, hard-to-understand policies or a lack of accessibility for parents who don’t speak English well — and unsure of how to talk to school officials.
