Reviews research which clearly indicates that student achievement is maximized through parent involvement. Discusses obstacles to parent-teacher collaboration, and argues that teachers must critically examine their ways of perceiving parents and parent involvement so they can navigate beyond conditions that have limited teacher-parent…

Suggests 18 things teachers can do to develop stronger communication with parents, some of them using technology, in order to increase parental involvement. (SR)

While parents' active involvement in their child's growth experiences may seem a simple matter, the involvement process is found to be a highly challenging system of human interactions. Considers this concept from a developmental viewpoint as well as questions that both teachers and parents should examine as they analyze their feelings and…

Cites changes in classrooms and in parent and teacher attitudes needed to develop the parent/teacher cooperation and the affective climate necessary for optimal reading instruction. (SJL)

Discusses the necessity of a home-school partnership in improving schools. Sets forth obligations of both schools and parents in such a partnership. (FL)

Argues that traditional methods of involving low-income minority parents in their children's education have not worked. Suggests ways to improve parent-teacher communication, understanding, and cooperation in urban schools. (MM)

Demonstrates how three groups--professionals, parents, and children--relate to each other concerning the responsibility of children's education. Proposes specific categories of accountability that each group must assume for the home-school partnership to develop. (MM)