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[quote=Anonymous]I'm all for parent involvement.  I was a very involved parent.  That being said, I think it is a huge error to structure education to be dependent on parents.  Some parents may not have the resources, education, or will to implement your suggestions.  Society has an expectation that children will be provided food, shelter, and safety by their parents.  Nonetheless,  we know there are far too many homeless, hungry, and suffering children in our country.

A teacher sending an assignment home requiring parental support does not guarantee parental support.  Yes, the supportive parents will probably comply.  However, the kids most in need of it are least likely to get it.  One of the most wonderful things about public education is that it has a leveling effect and gives kids an opportunity to succeed regardless of their home circumstances.  If your parents are illiterate, or busy working two jobs to put food on the table, or drunk, or ill, etc., you can still go to school and get the education you need to make a good life for yourself.

Have teachers correct homework, or have the kids swap papers for correction, use parent volunteers, but whatever you do should be school based.  Expecting support from home means those who need help the most are least likely to get it.  Encourage parents to help, but treat that as a bonus and not something you count on.[/quote]

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