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CALENDAR ... SOU wants its students to love Ashland ... Police reports ... CALENDAR ... SOU wants its students to love Ashland ... COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR Your child's best best bet for success? It's you Parents who get involved help their children in school By Paul R. Huard DailyTidings.com By Paul R. Huard Posted Sep. 22, 2014 @ 6:21 pm By Paul R. Huard Posted Sep. 22, 2014 @ 6:21 pm » Social News Editor's note: This is the first in a monthly series of columns with tips for students and their parents by Ashland High School teacher Paul Huard. I’m sometimes asked, “What is the most important factor that contributes to a child’s success in school?” Is it school funding? New computers? Innovative educational policies? My reply is simple: I am all for adequate school funding and innovative approaches to educating young people. And I will be the first to say it was a red letter day when I finally got a computer in my classroom that wasn’t manufactured when Steve Jobs was still alive. But in my opinion the most important contributor to student success both academic and personal is a committed family with a parent or parents who care deeply about their child’s well-being and future in life. (Families come in all shapes and sizes, so I define a parent as the trusted, caring adult who is responsible for the home life of a student.) Nothing can replace what that kind of support and structure will provide a student, no matter if the child is just starting out in kindergarten or beginning his or her senior year in high school. What are the hallmarks of a family committed to their child’s educational success? There is no definitive list, but several things come to mind: Encouragement — Parents who give praise readily, urge children to “tough it out” when facing challenges and celebrate successes large and small send the message that real achievement occurs when a student learns to give his or her personal best at school in all they do. Avoids over-managing — No matter what the child’s age, he or she needs to learn from mistakes. They will grow in confidence if they pit their powers against their problems. “You can do it,” “Keep trying” and “Don’t give up” are three sentences that will help produce confident students who have learned important lessons that not only serve them well in school but throughout their lives. Parents who resist the urge to swoop in and save the day are actually doing their child a favor. A positive relationship with the teacher or teachers — A positive relationship with your student’s teacher or teachers sends a powerful message to your child. If you show that you trust that teacher, there is a good chance your child will trust and respect his or her teacher. The teachers join the ranks of the trusted adults who are working together for the child’s benefit. Kids who see that dynamic in action are happier in school and more responsive to the opportunities the classroom will offer them. Good communication — All parents need information about what their child is learning, how they are performing academically and what the teacher expects regarding student performance and behavior. The teacher needs important feedback from the parent about the child’s academic and social development, as well as any concerns parents might want to express. Families that understand that communication is “a two-way street,” approach the parent-teacher-child relationship with respect and confidence, strive to create a problem-solving partnership, read materials like the school newsletter and take advantage of opportunities such as parent-teacher conferences know teachers, administrators and schools better than parents who do not. That communication advantage can make a real difference when it comes to helping a child achieve success at any grade level. A parent is a child’s best “public education system.” Teachers work long hours and dedicate enormous energies to helping all the children in their classroom journey toward a bright future. But when those children leave the four walls of the classroom, only a parent or parents can provide the support that will help their children every step of the way. A former reporter who covered politics and government for newspapers in California and Oregon, Paul R. Huard teaches social studies and English courses at Ashland High School. The opinions he expresses are his own. By Paul R. Huard DailyTidings.com By Paul R. 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