ORADELL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the tagline "Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our
Responsibility," organizations nationwide will be honoring American
Education Week, which takes place November 15th – 21st.
The awareness campaign was founded by the National Education Association
(NEA) and according to Eileen Huntington, co-founder of Huntington
Learning Centers, it is a campaign that should be recognized by
communities nationwide.
"American Education Week allows us all to understand the many benefits
public schools provide our communities, and honor educators who ensure
that our children receive quality education," Huntington said. According
to the NEA Web site, the campaign calls upon all Americans to "do their
part in making public schools great for every child so that they can
grow and achieve in the 21st century."
Huntington has provided the following advice for parents on how they can
be more active in their public school system:
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Join the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) – Participation in
organizations like the PTA allows parents to offer hands-on support
for schools and teachers.
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Understand that Communication is Key – It is important that
parents contact teachers regarding anything that seems out of the
ordinary with their child's education, such as complaints about
incomplete homework or worsening grades that appear on their child's
report card. This keeps teachers on their toes and builds a
parent-teacher relationship, which is vital as children continue their
school education.
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Attend School Board Meetings – Not only will parents know
what's going on in their child's classrooms by attending school board
meetings, they will also be aware of budgets cuts for classes or any
new equipment available at the school.
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Show Support for Teachers – Whether it is a thank-you note for
helping your child achieve better grades, a small thank-you gift for
the holidays, or a simple phone call to the teacher to let him or her
know that you really appreciate their hard work, it is important to
show your support for your child's teachers.
For more information about Huntington Learning Center, please visit www.huntingtonlearning.com.