Learning starts at home





A child’s education begins at home, but parental involvement doesn’t end when that child steps through the school door.

Studies show that children do better in school when their parents are involved, and also tend to go further in the education system.

To help parents stay connected, many school systems are using a high-speed notification and response service called the Immediate Response Information System (IRIS).

Developed by TechRadium Inc., IRIS sends routine, priority and emergency messages electronically from school to parents, guardians and emergency responders. These messages— which range from informing you of your child’s attendance record and grades to alerting you of early school closures due to inclement weather—are sent to home and cellphones, e-mail accounts, pagers, fax machines and PDAs.

Here are other tips for parents:

Talk regularly. Whether it’s at dinner or during the drive home from school, ask your child questions about the school day and about homework assignments.

Help your child practice good study habits. Create a quiet, clutter-free study space. If homework help is needed, assist with the work but don’t do it for your child.

Get suggestions from teachers. If your child is having trouble in a subject or is displaying behavioral problems, arrange a meeting with your child’s teacher to discuss the matter and possible solutions.

Attend meetings. You can learn about new and pending school policies at school board meetings. PTA meetings also can provide aid and support for parents.

This story provided by NewsUSA.


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