25 ways to catch and keep volunteers
Is your parent group looking for new volunteers? Here are tips to lure them in, keep them happy, and avoid the pitfalls that will keep them from coming back.
The role of the school site council
The school site council plays an important role in decision-making at many schools. Find out what the council does and how you can get involved.
5 steps to influencing the school board
It may be time to go to a school board meeting. Here's how to work with your local school board 鈥� the people who can make or break your child鈥檚 education.
What every parent needs to know about their school board
With all the attention focused on school boards, do you know what your school board actually does? Learn what to look for and questions to ask.
Mom gets involved and then brings in other parents
Getting Involved: Tanyit Arellanos organized volunteers to help supervise students and encouraged Latino parents to become involved at school.
How one mom helped create a school garden
Getting Involved: Chris Leishman worked hard to get a learning garden up and running at her school.
How one mom helped an elementary school鈥檚 struggling library
Carolyn Gencarella rejuvenated her school's library and found volunteers to support teachers and help students check out books. Her story offers lessons for parents who want to get involved.
How one mom brought the PTA to life
Getting Involved: Teresa Maxwell rejuvenated her school's PTA by recruiting new parents to join.
From our readers: getting working parents involved
Working parents tell how they get involved and offer suggestions so that schools and parent groups can help them stay involved.
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