Children whose parents are involved with their education are more likely to make better grades and stay in school.  It is important for parents to use the parent-teacher opportunity to meet the teachers their child is with every day and to understand what each teacher expects of the child. nbsp; And, if your child is having trouble in school, it is important for parents to work with the teachers on solving this problem. This article gives tips to parents on how to make the most of their visit at parent-teacher conferences.