When parents take the time to walk the halls of their child’s school, meet teachers and observe classrooms in action, they gain a clearer sense of what their children experience each day – and that presence can make a measurable difference.

Rachel Herlein, associate head of Laurel School in Shaker Heights, said the benefits extend beyond academics.

“When parents and educators work side by side, students see trust in action – and that trust be-comes the foundation for their confidence and growth,” she said. “When parents show their trust in the program and respect for the professionals guiding their child’s education, students internalize a powerful mes-age: that school is a place where they are safe, valued, and supported.”

At Laurel School, families are invited to academic showcases, w

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