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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Parents Get Link to Grades

The information age is giving some parents the ability to track their kids' school performance. Several schools in the Chicago area have begun using electronic grade books that both students and parents can access online. It's an ability that most kids appreciate, as long as the parent doesn't get too carried away.

"The challenge for parents lies in keeping their children focused, but also encouraging them to take responsibility for their own grades, said Lee Shumow, a Northern Illinois University professor of adolescent development. It's important for adolescents to start developing autonomy, she said."

Many students are taking initiative and tracking their own grades, which gives them the opportunity to monitor their performance and make necessary improvements. The program, called Pinnacle Internet Viewer, was developed by Colorado-based software company Excelsior Software.

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Labels: grades, involment, school

posted by ByParents-forParents at 6:51 PM

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