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  • By the Advocate Editorial Board
  • Originally published October 20, 2010 at 5:36 p.m., updated October 20, 2010 at 5:36 p.m.

  • IF YOU GO:Annual Region III Parental Involvement Conference

    Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010

    8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    Victoria Community Center

There is one universal truth in our pursuit of a quality education for all Crossroads-area children.

It's not about money although appropriate financial support of education is critical.

It's not about a motivated and fairly compensated pool of educators although we must continue to find ways to attract and retain the brightest minds to teach our children.

It's not even about a well-rounded and challenging curriculum that inspires our little ones in a never-ending quest to learn.

These things are vitally important, but the truth is there is one key component that trumps all of these in ensuring quality education in our communities.

The truth is that parental involvement in a child's education is paramount.

Common sense (as well as countless academic studies) confirms that when Mom and/or Dad are partners with the child in their schoolwork, chances for that child's educational success skyrocket.

That's why we're pleased to see that the Region III Educational Service Center is hosting a workshop today entitled, "Parental Involvement: Stepping Up to Success."

This daylong seminar, at the Victoria Community Center, is styled as "a fun day of learning how home/school partnerships for students in Title I, Migrant, Bilingual, Special Education and General Ed can lead to student success."

Sadly, parental involvement is one of the most overlooked components of quality education, yet it remains the cheapest and most effective investment in education we have. Any parent - whether highly educated, affluent, or not - can participate in their child's education in positive ways.

Educators tell us again and again that if a parent simply reads to a child regularly, the child's education success is improved immeasurably. Reading to our children is a fundamental (and fun) activity that clearly pays big dividends.

We urge parents throughout the Crossroads to read to their children in a grassroots effort to raise the success level of education in our communities.

That's an easy first step to get and stay involved in your child's education. While you might be challenged, you certainly won't be disappointed in the result.

This editorial reflects the views of the Victoria Advocate's editorial board.



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  • Texican Texican Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink  | 

    Kudos to the Advocate for stepping up and pointing out the missing link. All the shiny new brick and mortar in the world will amount to nothing if students' parents fail to reinforce the value of education.

    October 21, 2010 at 4:24 p.m.