Motivation

1. Creating A Parent-Teacher Connection

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2. Why don't teachers know what type of backgrounds their students come from?

3. What steps should educators take to connect with students before the learning takes place?

3.1. calling home

4. What should parents do to reach out to teachers of their children.

4.1. contact the school to find out who their child will be with the upcoming year.