Parent involvement is essential to the success of children in Early Childhood Education. When I see stories of how parents and the community become involved in education, it helped me to understand the importance of collaboration and teamwork. This reminds of a quote that it "takes a village to raise a child". Clearly parental involvement is important in helping children do well in school. As a result, educators must be actively involved with parents and develop strategies to engage parents.
The stories helped me to see the impact that families have on their children's education. As an early childhood edcuator in Head Start, I have seen the difference that parents make in education. When parents are actively involved, the children learn at school and at home. Also, parents can provide information to edcuators that help them better understand the needs of the child.
One of my favorite quotes!!! It really does take a village, and the Head Start programs really empower families to embrace this idea as well. There are so many benefits, and not just for the children when families become involved.
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Elnora,
ReplyDeleteThe quote you used is so appropriate for Head Start. The program does a great job involving parents in their child's education and building effective relationships with parents. This creates a lasting impact for the children and families Head Start serves.
Thanks for sharing!
Parents who think they raised themselves and their kids can do it too don't realize how their support and dedication only improves their cognitive abilities to succeed. Head Start is such a success I hope it expands to more areas and increases resources to make the opportunities endless.
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