The State University of New York
At Potsdam

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN CHILDREN’S EDUCATION

By

Ashley Ann Wanke

A Thesis
Submitted to the Faculty of
Education
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
Masters in education

Potsdam, New York
14 – January, 2008

This thesis entitled

Parental Involvement in Children’s Education

By Ashley Ann Wanke
Has been approved for the
Department of Education

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Abstract

Parent involvement has been shown to be an important variable that positively influences children’s education. In spite of this, many parents do not appear to be getting involved in their children’s education. This lack of involvement may have a negative impact on student performance in and out of the classroom and ultimately effect their continuing educational development and success. Teachers need to