Empowering Parents School Box

Another item from Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. The U. S. Department of Education has developed this item containing three booklets: "What Parents Need to Know, Taking a Closer Look, and Learning Checklists; a brochure: Examples of Resources; a poster: Empowered Parents Stay Involved With School; a bookmark; and a door hanger. The school box provides: tips on working with children from birth to high school; guidelines for taking advantage of free tutoring opportunities; steps for selecting a high-quality school; ways to get involved in children's schools; information about financial aid and scholarships; and resources for improving learning. It also includes success stories of schools where parent involvement made a difference. This item is available free at: http://www.edpubs.org/ or call 1-877-4ED-PUBS (Order number ED003651K).