How one mom helped an elementary school鈥檚 struggling library
Carolyn Gencarella rejuvenated her school's library and found volunteers to support teachers and help students check out books. Her story offers lessons for parents who want to get involved.
How one mom brought the PTA to life
Getting Involved: Teresa Maxwell rejuvenated her school's PTA by recruiting new parents to join.
From our readers: getting working parents involved
Working parents tell how they get involved and offer suggestions so that schools and parent groups can help them stay involved.
Beyond the food fights: helping schools get healthy
School districts are now required to have formal wellness policies, but battles over school food and how to best improve kids' health rage on.
10 tips for classroom volunteers
Let our tips help make volunteering easy and productive.
What makes a great school board member?
What makes a school board effective? Learn what qualities to look for in a successful school board member.
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