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Project:RESTORE is everything in our school. It is a whole school program. RESTORE creates a positive learning culture in the building. Students are more positive, confident, and invested in learning. They see the benefits of their hard work and dedication. The hallways are abuzz every Thursday as students enter the building prepared to tackle the test. RESTORE is the reminder to students to continue learning, and the assurance that they all have a purpose. RESTORE needs to be replicated in School 93.

In collaboration with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Superintendent Dr. Lewis Ferebee, a group of Stand for Children Indiana parents from IPS School 93 has succeeded in securing a data-proven program that will help turn around their low-performing school next school year.

The IPS Board has voted to approve a personnel move that will clear the way for School 93 to become the third IPS school to use Project:RESTORE, a school model created by two IPS teachers that has been a catalyst for substantial academic improvement in two previously failing schools.

“What has Stand for Children’s Stand UP program done for me?” is a question I had to ask myself. In all honesty, it has made me a better parent.  Not many people are honest with themselves and could admit that. I don't personally think I was a bad parent, but I wasn't the attentive parent with my children's everyday school work like I needed to be. Yes, I attended the parent meetings.  But, I needed to be a parent at a higher level. My kids are making good grades, but I know they are not at a level of high achievement like I know they can be.

A recent study is leading some to ask, “Is parental involvement important for school achievement?” The answer is a resounding, “Yes!”

The study questions the link between student achievement and parent engagement. Where the study falls short is in the definition of parental involvement — because not all parental efforts are equal.