We still believe that education is the great equalizer; it creates opportunity, spurs innovation and helps our people become well rounded and informed citizens. ... Even more to the point the U S Chamber of Commerce says, "We must understand that in the 21st century the race for human talent will define the global winners and losers more than any other factor, America's first priority must be to high-quality talent. ... Traditional schools do not seem to prepare students as well nontraditional schools such as charter and private schools. ... According to CPS only 57% of all studen...

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It is important for parents, as well as school districts, to understand the role of parents and the districts in the success of students. ... All data will help identify how student-led conferences and parental involvement strategies are currently being implemented to promote parental involvement in the school and the impact these strategies have on minority student achievement. ... Table of Contents List of Tables iv Table 1 A Sample Table Showing Correct Formatting 52 iv List of Figures v Section 1: Introduction to the Study 1 Introduction 1 Problem Statement 4 Purpose of the Study 8 Defini...

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