Parental involvement has long been recognized as one of the most powerful predictors of a child’s success in school. In fact, decades of research consistently show that parental engagement has a greater impact on learning outcomes than socioeconomic status, family background, or even the type of school. When parents and educators work together, children at a Bethesda preschool thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In this article, we’ll explore why parental involve