Examining the effects of parental involvement

"After reviewing the literature, the authors found that parental involvement variables that show promise according to their correlations with academic achievement are:

• Reading at home

• Parents that are holding high expectations/aspirations for their children's academic achievement and schooling

• Communication between parents and children regarding school

• Parental encouragement and support for learning

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