(NAPSA)—Good news for parents who wonder whether their children are getting a quality edu- cation, and if not, whetherthereis anything they can do aboutit. The experts at the Center for Education Reform, the leading voice in education reform issues in the U.S., have some suggestions about how parents can empower themselves to get the answers and results they deserve: vif" i. L@ oe Parents have an importantrole in their children’s education. How to Help Improve Your Child’s Education Know Your Power: Check out the Center’s Index, an interactive tool that parents can use to discover whether their community gives them the power to improve education—and if not, what to do to getit. e Know your options. Understand what choices you have about where, what and how your kids learn. e Get active to bring up any problems or questions at a homeschool association or a parentteacher organization meeting. Communicate clearly, calmly and forcefully about any issues,first to teachers, then to principals. Let them know you want to help them work out the right balance. Ask for whatever your concern is to be explored, at internal professional development and teacher training sessions. Educators should be encouraged to come up with waysto help students do better. Learn More For further facts and advice, go to www.edreform.com.
