Secrets Parents Should Know about Public Schools

Library Journal

Frith draws on her experiences as a teacher and administrator in grades 1-6 to outline for parents the skills that can help them gain the best education that the public schools have to offer for our children. Frith argues for the value of ``planned, purposeful school involvement.'' Involvement, not only in the school activities but also in school/teacher decision making as it affects the child, will help to ensure success. She offers precise steps for the parent to follow in order to become a child advocate/representative; and she fully defines the desired outcome. Parents will welcome Frith's thoughtful and easily followed approach. Annelle R. Huggins, Memphis State Univ. Lib., Tenn.