Parental involvement in the classroom is a well-known strategy to boost student achievement, but more than 6 in 10 (62 percent) K-12 teachers say fewer than a quarter of parents get involved in the classroom, according to a recent University of Phoenix® College of Education survey.
When asked what would attract more qualified educators to the field, 18 percent of K-12 teachers want more parent involvement in the classroom, with 21 percent of K-5 teachers seeing the value for this. To improve teacher retention, almost 30 percent said that programs encouraging parent participation in schools and classrooms was a potential solution.
Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix between April 14 and 25, 2016. Respondents included 1,005 U.S. residents employed full-time as teachers in grades K-12 who have at least an undergraduate degree.
The article linked to below includes more details, including some ways in which teachers would like parents to get involved. It also has tips for parents seeking more involvement in their child’s classroom.
Source: University of Phoenix
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