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August 27th, 2019
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Parents Helping with Homework
Researchers in the MU College of Education have found that elementary school children and middle school children are less likely to have concentration problems and behavioral issues at the end of a school year if their parents made a greater effort to be engaged with their schooling earlier in the year.
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Keith Herman
Keith Herman, a professor in the College of Education, suggests that parents can explore getting involved with their child’s schooling in a variety of ways. Photo:
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Tyler Smith
Tyler Smith, a senior research associate in the College of Education, says that teachers can also do their part in encouraging families to get more involved by providing opportunities for parents to connect with them. Photo:
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