I don't know whether you meant parent involvement in homework or in the classroom, but I've asked for (and received) extra help from parents when I've brought in classroom research activities. The kids benefitted from having more adults on hand to look over shoulders and help with worksheets, and the parents got to soak up the information too. It's great to hit two generations at once. Lorraine E. Weiss, Education Director Rensselaer County Historical Society, Troy, NY, ([log in to unmask]) Visit us at http://www.crisny.org/not-for-profit/rchs