Conclusion

Parental goals significantly shape children’s educational experiences. Active engagement in setting realistic, merit-based goals and collaborating with schools contributes to students’ success by promoting effort, skill development, and measurable achievements.

By working together, parents and educators can create a supportive framework that encourages students to reach their full potential, validating their growth through objective assessments and recognition of their merit.

Building on the theme of collaborative support in education, we now explore the role of educational leadership in enhancing academic outcomes, focusing on the contributions of principals’ unions within a merit-based framework.