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Why is
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importa
nt ?

The role of
parents in the
education of
their children
cannot be
overestimated.
~ Mexican American Legal Defense
and Education Fund

Student
learning is an
ongoing team

It isnt
limited to
the
classroom it continues
after the
final bell.

Research shows that

learning improves when
families are a part of
the process

and that
parentchild
interactio
ns and
patterns
of family
life affect

When
help is
needed,
knowing
where to
look
might not
always

Star
t
here
!

Illinoisparents.org
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families
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Resources for Parents

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