Education July 18, 2024 7:35 am How parental engagement boosts academic success Studies show that positive parent involvement can improve grades, attendance and behavior. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on July 18, 2024. US & World Videos 0:51 2024 Supporting Our Schools: Backpack Distribution at the Weingart YMCA in East Los Angeles 0:32 Hundreds of backpacks handed out to students in Riverside 0:29 1,000 backpacks handed out to kids in Maywood 3:22 Innovative teaching methods at Davis elementary 4:46 Backpack giveaway event in East LA