Parent Involvement in Education: The Key to Future Success
Parent Involvement in Education: The Key to Future Success – Decades of research show that when parents are involved in their children’s school and education, these children have: – Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates – Better school attendance – Increased motivation, better self-esteem – Lower rates of suspension – Decreased use of drugs and alcohol – And fewer instances of violent behavior School-age children spend 70% of their waking hours, including weekends and holidays, outside of school. It’s no surprise that the family can have a dramatic impact on a child’s learning and academic success — in fact, the greater the involvement, the greater the impact on a child’s achievement. Research has shown that family participation in education was a better predictor of students’ academic success — more than their socioeconomic status.
Teen shoplifting, liquor a bad mix
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July 11: Four teens, who “looked between 12 to 15 years of age,” stole a bottle of rum from Top Food and Drug on Cooper Point Road, police said. • Sept. 28: A … “Most concerning is the risk to our youth who now have even greater access to hard …
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Marijuana Use In Adults: Are You Too Old For Pot?
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He was taken to Boulder Community Hospital for treatment." Man gets … About 6 percent of people aged 50 to 59 are using illicit drugs, usually marijuana, according to Dr. Susan Weiss, the scientific advisor to the director of the National Institute …
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New study reveals the 7 best ways to keep your teens from drinking
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Diving into the latest data about alcohol use by 12 to 17-year-olds reveals the seven habits of parents whose kids don't drink or drink far less frequently than others. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the …
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