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School Choice And Parental Involvement: Does Parental Involvement Matter In School Choice? Examining The Relationship Between School Choice And Parental Involvement., Glendowlyn L.H. Thames Apr 2013

School Choice And Parental Involvement: Does Parental Involvement Matter In School Choice? Examining The Relationship Between School Choice And Parental Involvement., Glendowlyn L.H. Thames

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In this paper, I examine the relationship between school choice and parental involvement. I contend that parental involvement not only matters in school choice, but is a major factor influencing the high academic performance experienced by these students. A parents’ role in school choice is critically important. All parents must play an active role and be active participants in order for public school choice to be equitable and accomplish the desired result of increased student achievement for all children from different racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Further, I contend, while school choice is a viable option for some the majority …


The American Century: How Culture Influenced History, Matthew Ranaghan Apr 2013

The American Century: How Culture Influenced History, Matthew Ranaghan

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