National Household Education Survey: Fathers' and Mothers' Involvement in Their Children's Schools by Family Type and Resident Status

Author: Christine Winquist Nord, Jerry West Publisher: National Center for Education Statistics Publication: Statistical Analysis Report Document Date:                  May 2001 Category: Education > Educational Involvement Related Categories: Education > Academic Performance/Achievement Parenthood/Childrearing > Division of Labour Parenthood/Childrearing > Fatherhood Parenthood/Childrearing > Motherhood Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Involvement   This paper explores the level of parental involvement in their child's school and education, and examines the impact of this involvement on the child's academic outcomes. Although parental involvement is found to vary according to family structure, in most situations a higher level of parental educational involvement results in greater academic achievement for their children.  Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link