Alting calls on parents to pledge commitment to children’s success
New ‘Parent Pledge’ available online to Hoosiers committed to student academic achievement
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 7, 2010) – State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) today called on Hoosier parents to make a formal commitment to their children’s academic success and make education a number one priority.
Indiana’s Department of Education (IDOE) this week launched a new website, www.doe.in.gov/parentpledge, where parents can read and sign an online pledge.
Alting said the purpose of the “Parent Pledge” is to celebrate parents, grandparents and other caretakers who are already contributing to student successes while encouraging others to get involved with children’s academic achievements.
“A student’s success relies greatly on the important partnership between parents and educators,” Alting said. “This is one way parents can show teachers that learning will not stop at the end of the school day and they are committed to making education a priority at home.”
Alting said the pledge emphasizes principles like reading every day, completing homework, attending school and cooperating with educators.
Parents can sign the pledge online at www.doe.in.gov/parentpledge or at one of the more than 80 participating schools.
Hoosiers who sign the pledge electronically will receive online resources from IDOE, including helpful learning tips and access to academic experts. To find a list of participating schools, visit www.doe.in.gov/news/documents/PledgeSchools.pdf.
Sen. Alting represents Senate District 22, which includes a portion of Tippecanoe County.
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