Together, the following give voice to parents by affirming, validating, and legitimizing parental issues and concerns, and by helping parents meet the challenges of managing their children’s education and well-being. Together, they establish the means for the exploration and integration of diverse ideas, strategies, and learning opportunities in an atmosphere that fosters a sense of belonging. As a result, these involvement opportunities empower parents to take action. By connecting parents to school officials, community members, other parents, knowledge, and powerful allies, these opportunities build bridges and networks that support schools and sustain whole communities.
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