EDLD 5326

I am now in a new course with Lamar.  It is about Community and Parent Involvement.  I am really excited about this course because I know the importance of parent and community support for students.  I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for the support and love of my parents and the motivation from my community.  I strongly believe that without the support of parents, students suffer greatly.  I know in my classrooms in the past, each year parent support and involvment became less and less.  The consequence of this was the idea students began to form due to this lack of interest.  Many felt school wasn't important and that they were only there because they "had" to be.  Teachers can do their best to change this mindset, however, if parents are not involved or supportive of the classroom and education of their children, then the battle is an uphill climb.  Our children need us more than ever!