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Of course it can be done. But why? Because it looks good to have engaged more parents?

Nowadays with the county managing most of the routine stuff, parental involvement on school matters are becoming less and less important. I am not saying it is BAD to engage more parents. But how much that can help the school, is yet to be seen.
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I would think it’s more about your individual child. It shows them that you are being supportive of their learning and social environment at school. It’s reassuring for a child to know that mom or dad is an active member of the school community. [/quote]

As I said, I am not saying it is a bad thing. However, if you have hardship getting these parents "engaged" in school activities, that means they were not previously thinking about using these time on school issues.
Now, if they suddenly become willing to do so, then for the same time/effort spent, if they spend that, on their individual children directly (e.g. help them with homework, or, simply talk to them about school), that would clearly be more effective.

Why would they choose to spend the time for those activities that only indirectly helps their child feeling better?

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