Finding ways to stay in contact with the parent on a regular basis throughout the school year would encourage a successful parent-teacher partnership. Sending notes home to the family weekly is a good way to build a great partnership. This lets the parents know you are fully engaged in helping their child succeed in school. Through this partnership, the teacher can encourage the parent/parents to read daily to the child or to let the child read to them. The teacher can make suggestions for fun games. Asking the parent to volunteer in the classroom is another good way to foster a good relationship.

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I agree that it helps the development of creative and open minded citizens.  I have worked with so many that struggle to keep an open mind.  Do you think that this is a skill that needs to be taught or do they learn it on the outside naturally?