"When parents and community leaders support a child's education and encourage them to do well in school, the child is more likely to succeed."

"It just makes sense for education unions to form coalitions with parents, their communities, and even with students. After all, we share the same goal -- building our future through quality education"

"It is highly important for our union members to work with parents and the community to improve education. In fact, I think it is imperative for all of us to get involved."

"We--teachers and our unions--must engage and involve parents and the community in the dialogue and campaign to protect and improve public education."

"I believe community involvement in schools is the key to school improvement."

"When parents and community leaders support a child's education and encourage them to do well in school, the child is more likely to succeed."