Those who control the gold, rule: Putting parents in charge of education

“Research proves the most effective way to improve student learning is to ensure parents are actively involved in their children’s education.” Former Alberta Teachers Association President, Bauni Mackay.

You would think, given the critical importance of their involvement, that parents would hold considerable influence over public education in Canada. Unfortunately, just the opposite is true. The nexus of power in public education too often lies between provincial governments and teachers unions to the detriment of local school boards, principals and, especially, parents.