1.   But some who attended meetings, including a few parents, said they thought that more parent involvement might have made the decision-making even more chaotic.

2.   Efforts are under way to increase parent involvement in schools, and homework is seen as a good way to do so.

3.   He emphasizes the need for discipline, high teaching standards and parent involvement.

4.   He wants to create literacy centers for needy children and continue his efforts to boost parent involvement.

5.   In response, federal, state and local legislators across the country have passed policies that encourage or even mandate parent involvement in decision-making.

6.   It also places heavy emphasis on parent involvement.

7.   Lightspan approached the Clarke County school system about participating and chose Alps based on its student diversity, parent involvement and innovative faculty.

8.   Neighborhood schools foster more parent involvement, which fosters better academic performance, some said.

9.   Parent involvement has skyrocketed while the student turnover rate has plunged.

10.   Several officials are even talking about breaking the Kansas City and St. Louis school districts into smaller districts to reduce bureaucracy and encourage parent involvement.