Parents: Be involved in child’s education

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Children whose families are engaged in their education are

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Because it improves classroom cvuoltvuermeeantdaclsoondbietnioenfist,sptaeraecnhteirns-.

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How can parents get involved in their child’s education?

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(Courtesy pic) Parental involvement securely sets these learners up to develop a lifelong love of learning, which is key to long-term success.