Conclusion

Many complex issues contribute to the success or failure of any parent-involvement effort-teacher and parent willingness, school climate, administrative support, and teacher training are a few crucial issues that must be addressed by any school system wishing to improve parent participation. To be sure, effectively engaging parents is an ongoing task that requires commitment on behalf of all stakeholders, but it is an effort that must be made. The rewards students stand to gain are too great for schools not to try.

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