Assignment: The Role of Family

Research suggests that the lack of parental involvement in a child's education is one of the biggest problems facing America's schools today. Review the document What research says about parent involvement in children's education in relation to academic achievement and discuss the role that family and culture plays in the academic success of students. What impact does this have on educational expectations? How can educational systems support families and cultures relating to these educational expectations? What do you recall about your parental support system growing up? How do you think that influenced your overall educational experience?

Michigan Department of Education. (2002). What research says about parent involvement in children's education in relation to academic achievement.