".... We recommend that other schools adopt this effective tool in order to develop greater parental involvement on a City-Wide scale." Baltimore Jury; Grand Jury Report (January 8, 1990-May 11, 1990)
". .. Your step-by-step approach creates a harmonious' atmosphere that encourages and enhances participation by the entire school community. This community involvement then becomes a vital part of the educational foundation for our children. But, just as important, it sets in motion a viable training program for our parents and school staff." Booker T. Coleman, Jr. - Special Assistant to the Superintendent District 9 New York City Public Schools
".... The utilization of'the Parent Academy...has enhanced our existing parent invoIvement program by providing the necessary materials for effective organization and monitoring of parent activities:' Ernestine J. Dunston - Principal, Gwynns Falls Elementary School
"The Parent Academy is an outstanding device that will help teachers and students organize effective parental involvement in the local public school system." R. Dean, Jr., Former Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
"The Parent Academy innovative research and model programs are enlightening and empowering." Jennifer Haluptzok, University of Minnesota, Family Reunion Web Site Coordinator.
"You make a great job! It's very important to involve parents in school and help them to communicate with the schools and to create parents network." Anna Chernyavskaya, Fullbright Scholar on Building School Community, University of Minnesota and Lecturer, Pedagogic University in Yaroslavl, Russia.
