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ing communities like yours to improve their schools. Just call the U.S. Department of Education at (800) USA-LEARN and ask for the “America Goes Bake to School” activities kit.
Until it arrives in your mailbox, here are a few tips to get you started.
Parents: You can make the biggest difference in your children’s education. Research shows that when parents are involved in helping their children learn, good things happen. Children get better grades, behave better in class, and are more likely to go to college. So here’s what parents can do: Volunteer for school activities and stay in regular touch with teachers. Read to your very young children, and share books with your older children. Limit TV to no more than two hours on a school night. And talk with your youngsters about the values you want them to have and about the dangers of drugs, alcohol', and tobacco.
Employers: Remember that quality education is critical to producing a quality workforce. Many businesses offer leave and/or flex-time to their employees to allow them to volunteer in schools and to give parents the time to participate in their children’s school activities. These “familyfriendly” businesses have been rewarded with higher worker productivity. Business people can also provide work-study opportunities and internships and apprenticeships for students, and help define the skills, knowledge, and work habits needed for success in today’s challenging workplace.
Community members: If you’re in a community, cultural, religious, law enforcement, or other neighborhood group or organization, you can make a big difference, too. Work with the schools to offer after-school and summer enrichment programs and
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