WHEREAS, According to the National Committee for Citizens in Education, students with parents who are involved in their school have fewer behavioral problems and better academic performance, and are more likely to complete secondary school than students whose parents are not involved in their school; and
WHEREAS, Research continues to show that parents get involved in their children's education for a variety of reasons, but they do so especially when schools reach out to them and invite their participation; and
WHEREAS, Parents are the first and most influential teachers of their children and most often have high hopes and dreams for their children's future; and
WHEREAS, The most accurate predictor of student achievement in school is the extent to which their families are able to create a home environment that encourages learning and advocates for their children's achievement in both school and the community; and
WHEREAS, The importance of parent engagement in education requires not only recognition, but a firm commitment to The School District of Philadelphia, its students and families; and
WHEREAS, The Office of Parent, Family, Community Engagement and Faith-based Partnerships, on behalf of the School District of Philadelphia, has scheduled a month of activities to show appreciation for parents and their contributions as members of school-based and District teams; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby recognize October 2011 as Parent Involvement Month in Philadelphia.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the School District of Philadelphia and its parent organizations as represented by Parent Power, the Philadelphia Home and School Council and the Right to Education Task Force as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.
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