LHS Home > Parent Portal > Research Says What Educational Research Says • The Family's Role Educational research has demonstrated that parent involvement in a child's education is the most important factor for a child's academic success. How Parents Make a Difference Building a Strong Math/Science Foundation at Home • Practical actions Here are some practical actions parents can take to strengthen a child's schooling and overall education. You may be surprised to find that many of these suggestions are things you already do. What Research Says about Parent Involvement • How Students Learn Here are some quick digests of educational research pertaining to how students learn best. What Research Says about How Students Learn Best Helping Your Children Establish High Standards for Their Schoolwork • More on Science and Mathematics Standards Here are links to both national and state science and mathematics standards. These educational standards shape both how and what your child learns in school. Links to National and State Science and Mathematics Standards • How Has Education Changed? Educational Jargon Defined What's New in Education Standards-Based Reform • More Educational Research Resources If you're interested in delving further into issues related to parenting, education, and how children learn best, see Communication Corner for suggested reading and viewing for parents. Here are some lists of books and resources on which we've drawn in creating this Web site. A word of caution: while many of these references are written for a general audience, some are very academic and may be hard to find. Further Reading on Testing Further Reading on Active Learning Further Reading on Science Education Further Reading on Multiple Intelligences Further Reading on How Parents Make a Difference Back to Parent Portal home

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