The Benefits of Parent Involvement in Schools
You make a difference! Parent involvement is positive for everyone; there’s even research to prove it.
Fundraising
PTO, PTA, and booster club groups combined raised more than $574 million in 2010
24% raised by PTOs
26% raised by Booster Clubs
50% raised PTAs
“The Rise of School-Supporting Nonprofits,” SSRN February 2014
Parent Confidence
Parents who are more highly involved with their children’s education are more confident about supporting their children academically.
“The Correlation Between Parental Involvement and Student Academic Achievement,” LSU Master’s Theses August 2015
Dads
Involvement by dads at school is associated with positive outcomes for children’s math and reading skills.
“Father Involvement and Cognitive Development in Early and Middle Childhood: A Systematic Review,” Frontiers in Psychology October 2019
Behavior
More parent involvement at school was linked to an increase in social skills and decrease in misbehavior among students.
“Parent Involvement and Children’s Academic and Social Development in Elementary School,” Child Development May/June 2020
Parent participation in school-related activities
Every three to five years, the National Center for Education Statistics conducts a household education survey that includes questions about family involvement in education. Below are the percentage of students in grades K-8 whose parents reported participating in certain school-related activities during the 2018-19 school year.
92% attended a school or parent group meeting
83% attended a school or class event
60% participated in school fundraising
47% volunteered or served on a school committee
“Parent and Family Involvement in Education: 2019,” National Center for Education Statistics July 2020
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