10 Tips for Middle School Parents
Ways to stay involved in your child’s education- even when they’d rather not have you around.

Boost
Interactive site that encourages teens to talk to their friends about staying in school. Free ringtones and wake-up calls. Also offers parents tools and advice.

Every Child Every Promise- Parenting Issue Brief
Results of a national study on parental involvement.

Family Involvement in Middle and High School Students' Education
Tips for family involvement in the home and school.

Helping Your Child Series
Tools and resources from the US Department of Education.

My Kid’s Turn
Free videos that provide parents with ideas for interacting with their children in ways that will positively impact school success.

The High School Reform Strategy Toolkit
A look at the research and best practices around family involvement.

The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts
Hear firsthand why students are dropping out of school.

One Dream, Two Realities
Perspectives of Parents on America’s High Schools.

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