Doing what matters most: How parents can help their children succeed at school

People for Education, 2011.

Our researchers reviewed thirty years of research from Canada, the United States and England to see how parents can help their children succeed in school.

This report highlights four simple things parents can do to support their kids.

• Have high expectations
• Talk to your kids about school
• Build good attitudes and work habits
• Read to your children in any language

These are some of the most important things that parents can do. But the majority of Ontario grade 3 and 6 students say their parents aren’t doing what matters most!