Reaching Out, Making Connections: School Liaisons Bridge Parents' Education and Language Gaps

This article decribes how paretns want to get more involved in their children's education and school officials believe the relationships parents and teachers are creating is beneifical to students. The program set up is to help the poor, transient and non-English-speaking parents, who can easily get lost trying to understand what is needed of them and what resources are available to help their students succeed. Teacher use the internet to keep parents invoveld in classsroom discussions and assignment they can complete with their children at home. Resource centers consisting of books and computers are also provided for students and parents to use to help with the learning process. I think this is a great stepping stone in education for all, not only can young children learn in schools but their parents as well, which is helping both parties become more efficient and determined to communicate with not only each other but those around them who are familiar with the English Language. Because this program is successful I believe there should be a program like this in every high school and middle schools if possible, so not only can children make the sometimes difficult transition in the American educational system but their parents can also help and gain more knowledge as well. I know this may not be possible because funding is always an issue if areas are not particularly rich and parents can not contribute to the cause. But if everyone could contribute whatever they were able to give I believe this program would benefit several and help in the development of education for the future.