Huntington Learning Center Announces American Education Week

Company offers advice on how parents can contribute to the public school system

• Press Release
• Source: Huntington Learning Center
• On 6:04 pm EST, Thursday November 5, 2009

ORADELL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the tagline "Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility," organizations nationwide will be honoring American Education Week, which takes place November 15^th – 21^st. The awareness campaign was founded by the National Education Association (NEA) and according to Eileen Huntington, co-founder of Huntington Learning Centers, it is a campaign that should be recognized by communities nationwide.

"American Education Week allows us all to understand the many benefits public schools provide our communities, and honor educators who ensure that our children receive quality education," Huntington said. According to the NEA Web site, the campaign calls upon all Americans to "do their part in making public schools great for every child so that they can grow and achieve in the 21^st century."

Huntington has provided the following advice for parents on how they can be more active in their public school system:

• Join the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) – Participation in organizations like the PTA allows parents to offer hands-on support for schools and teachers.
• Understand that Communication is Key – It is important that parents contact teachers regarding anything that seems out of the ordinary with their child's education, such as complaints about incomplete homework or worsening grades that appear on their child's report card. This keeps teachers on their toes and builds a parent-teacher relationship, which is vital as children continue their school education.
• Attend School Board Meetings – Not only will parents know what's going on in their child's classrooms by attending school board meetings, they will also be aware of budgets cuts for classes or any new equipment available at the school.
• Show Support for Teachers – Whether it is a thank-you note for helping your child achieve better grades, a small thank-you gift for the holidays, or a simple phone call to the teacher to let him or her know that you really appreciate their hard work, it is important to show your support for your child's teachers.

For more information about Huntington Learning Center, please visit www.huntingtonlearning.com.

Huntington Learning Center
Laura Gehringer, 201-261-8400 x 431
Director of Marketing and Advertising
gehringerl@hlcmail.com