ABSTRACT
Research around parent involvement is clear. It tells us that "students with parents who are involved in their school tend to have fewer behavioral problems and better academic performance, and are more likely to complete high school than students whose parents are not involved in their school." Many teachers serve schools in dual roles that interact with students in different ways, their role in covering academic content and the role of sports team coach. The informal relationships that exist between students and their coaches are unique. Homework has been a wedge in school-family partnerships for many years. Some parents will feel that schools have gone soft without mountains of homework while other parents look to recapture family time that is lost to arguments around homework completion. Children are learning how to navigate social situations, collaborate on a deep level, and work through moments of critical thinking facilitated by the teacher.
