12 things parents can do to help students succeed 1. Promote education beyond high school. To keep our families, communities, and economy strong, all students need to keep learning after high school: at a two- or four-year college, in an apprenticeship program, or through military training. Make sure your child knows you expect him or her to continue learning after high school and help develop a plan for the future. 2. Build relationships with your teenager’s teachers. Find out what each teacher expects of your child and make sure teachers know you expect your child to continue learning after high school. Learn how you can help your child prepare to meet these expectations. 3. Read. Reading is the foundation for all learning. Encourage your child to read to you or spend time together as a family reading. All this helps your child develop strong reading habits and skills from the beginning and reinforces these habits and skills as your child grows. Reading is one of the most important contributions you can make to your child’s education. 4. Practice writing at home. Letters, journal entries, e-mail messages, and grocery lists are all writing opportunities. Show that writing is an effective form of communication and that you write for a variety of purposes.

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