About Parent Engagement in Schools

At a glance

  • Parents play a crucial role in supporting their children’s health and learning at school.
  • When parents are engaged in their children’s school activities, their children get better grades, choose healthier behaviors, and have better social skills.
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Why it's important

Parent engagement in schools

Research shows that parent engagement in schools is closely linked to better student behavior, higher academic achievement, and enhanced social skills.

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Parent Engagement in Schools
Engagement involves parents and educators supporting students' learning, development, and health.

Positive parenting practices

Research shows that when parents and school staff work together, students are healthier and more successful in school.

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Positive Parental Practices
Learn more about positive parenting techniques to help your adolescent make healthy choices.

Help your teen be healthy

Resources below help parents to support teen:

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Content Source:
Adolescent and School Health; National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion