Impact on Students:

• "Awareness of representation of families in school decisions.

• Understanding that student rights are protected.

• Specific benefits linked to policies enacted by parent organizations and experienced by students." (p. 706)

Impact on Parents:

• "Input into policies that affect child's education.

• Feeling of ownership of school.

• Awareness of parents' voices in school decisions.

• Shared experiences and connections with other families.

• Awareness of school, district, and state policies." (p. 706)

Impact on Teachers:

• "Awareness of parent perspectives as a factor in policy development and decisions.

• View of equal status of family representatives on committees and in leadership roles." (p. 706)

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