*  Seek parent input as the student’s first and most important teacher
* Provide private teacher/family e-mail
* Can link to school’s online grade reporting system
* Allows families to “come to school to watch their child” online when it is “schedule-friendly” (L. Steinberg)
* Provides important class information in one place:
o Homework
o Calendar of class activities
o Curriculum
o Class newsletter
o School lunch menu
* Encourages health and fitness in support of learning
* Provides a multitude of resources for families in support of learning

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