Community participation in education is when parents and community members get involved in the planning and management of schools. The goal is to improve the quality of education. Community participation can take place in formal and informal ways. Here are some ways that communities can participate in education: Raise money: Communities can raise money for schools. Advocate for education: Communities can advocate for enrollment and education benefits. Improve school facilities: Communities can construct, repair, and improve school facilities. Recruit teachers: Communities can recruit and support teachers. Make decisions: Communities can make decisions about school locations and schedules. Monitor teachers: Communities can monitor and follow up on teacher attendance and performance. Form education committees: Communities can form village education committees to manage schools. Attend school meetings: Communities can attend school meetings to learn about children’s learning progress and classroom behavior. Provide skill instruction: Communities can provide skill instruction and local cultural information. Help children study: Communities can help children with studying.