Parents should establish routines like setting aside time for homework, help children develop good study habits, and reinforce lessons. Effective communication between school and home about programs, students' progress, and problems is important. Schools should provide families with lesson plans and information to help students at home, and involve parents as volunteers to support underperforming students. Finally, schools should engage parents in leadership roles to advocate for reforms and improvements, and represent other families' views to create a supportive learning environment.