Closing gaps in achievement is an ongoing priority for all educators and schools. Over many decades, both national attainment data and research findings have consistently shown that, on average, pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve well below their more advantaged peers. Continue reading
Tag: Parent Involvement
From the day a child is born, parents are faced with the decision of how they are going to raise their child. Are they going to be demanding and set high expectations for their child or are they going to sit back and let their child find their way?
Every student loves to hear the ring of the last school bell as they all grab their backpacks and sprint out the door, leaving behind all the formulas and equations that they had just learned. Although some students are fortunate enough to attend a summer camp or a summer reading program, most just lay back on the couch and watch TV or play video games with friends. Continue reading
Parental involvement in education is a very important aspect for creating a safe and cooperative environment for the child to feel comfortable and succeed in. When a student knows that he or she is receiving support both inside and outside the school, the chances of that child becoming responsible for and active in their education are more likely. Continue reading
Literacy is one of the upmost important components at the start of your education. Therefore, the research about the 30-million-word gap between those of high socioeconomic status (high SES) compared to those of low socioeconomic status (low SES) continues to concern education researchers. Continue reading