A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n

America Goes Back to School - August 1995

...SUPPORT THE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING...

THE EMPLOYER'S PROMISE

A strong and vigorous economy, for our employers and our nation, depends upon an educated, skilled, and competent citizenry. Tomorrow's citizens, those who are getting their basic training in today's schools, are our long-term investments for the future.

Employers play an important role in the school-improvement efforts on local, state, and national levels. We can now multiply the effectiveness of such efforts by enlisting our current employees as partners in the campaign to support and better the American educational system. Any company, regardless of its size, can take steps to support parents in its workforce and to support local education.

Small investments that enable employee participation in students' academic success, and in our education system, lead to a win/win for everyone.

EMPLOYERS WIN by helping prepare a highly skilled and globally competitive workforce.

EMPLOYEES WIN by making positive differences in children's education and in their local schools.

SCHOOLS WIN from increased parental and community involvement.

STUDENTS WIN from better education.

We recognize there are many ways to get started.

Contact a local school to discuss opportunities for cooperation.
Explore with employees ways in which they can help children learn.
Explore with employees ways in which they can help local schools better educate their students.
Explore policies and practices to encourage and enable employee involvement in schools and learning.
Contact the Family Involvement Partnership for Learning for information.

We commit to

Identify a contact person, authorized to explore and develop options for company involvement in our family-school-community partnership program;
Take action to implement program; and
Share best practices by evaluating our program annually.

A Statement of Commitment
We commit our organization to family-friendly practices and partnerships to support children's learning.
SIGNED:_____________________________
PRESIDENT OR CEO:____________________________
DATE:_________________
FOR (Company or Organization):_____________________________________
CONTACT PERSON:______________________________________________
ADDRESS:________________________________________________________
CITY :________________STATE:_______________ZIP:_________________
FAX: _______________________E-MAIL:_____________________________

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