Parents 



The family is the Nation's most 

 important social unit. The par- 

 ents' influence on their children 

 should be the most profound. 

 The Task Force respectfully re- 

 quests parents to: 



Action: Encourage their chil- 

 dren's interest in mathematics 

 and science, through their own 

 attitudes and actions. Be sure 

 their children consider careers in 

 science and engineering, and 

 pursue the necessary coursework 

 to be prepared for them. 



Action: Hold schools account- 

 able for adopting higher standards 

 and raising student achievement 

 levels in mathematics and science. 



Action: Request schools to 

 provide workshops for parents to 

 support and encourage their chil- 

 dren's interest in science and 

 mathematics. 



Action: Set high expectations 

 for their children's academic per- 

 formance, and help them each day 

 to attain these goals. 



Action: Get to know their chil- 

 dren's teachers, learn about 

 teachers' expectations, and ob- 

 serve classes. Volunteer to help 

 school and youth programs. 



Action: Motivate their employ- 

 ers to donate equipment, money, 

 and personnel to their children's 

 school. 



Action: Share informal educa- 

 tion activities with their children 

 frequently. Visits to museums, 

 zoos and local high technology 

 companies are particularly useful. 



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