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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can I just throw in there, that non High SES parents can be involved and provide resources as well.  The original question, as pointed out was very off-putting.  Yes, you can make a significant impact on the school by bringing in resources, but the school won't change if you come in and act as if you are better able to help than those with less disposable income.  Middle class and lower income parents may also have time to contribute and will surely have useful talents.  It becomes a matter of outreach and engagement, which will have to be your first step if you really want to make a difference.  [/quote]
This is spot on. We're at a charter with a pretty wide mix of SES. We're probably among the highest - but frankly, don't have a lot of time or energy to really make a valuable time commitment as a result of long hours and travel for our jobs. We kick in more money than some of the other parents for school events, etc...but it's not like we're putting thousands of dollars into the PTA. I think that someone who isn't necessarily of high SES who had time and/or passion could make a much bigger positive impact than I can on the school. (Now, I suppose one could argue that low SES parents may not have much time, due to working two jobs, etc...but who knows)[/quote]

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