Do your research and report accurately.


Students should take their complaints to their student council representative and notify their parents.
Parents should contact the principal or school board.
Most board meetings are open to the public and happen with some regularity. Find out the schedule and attend regularly to keep abreast of financial situations, issues, staffing problems, and other situations.
Write a letter to the editor, post blogs and let other parents know what is happening. Join a Parent-Teacher organization or association. (Call and ask for a meeting schedule or check the school website.)
Contact your state's education office and stay in touch. Don't just send a letter and expect change.



Consider running for the school board and doing your part to improve the situation.



Private schools may have a different process for making changes and reporting problems
Private schools can often run into financial hardships when enrollment drops and are not immune to going out of business.
Report responsibly for the best results.
Get involved if you're a parent or adult family member of a student.
Rethink your investment if you are paying to attend a private school.
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