Statement: Every school should promote partnerships that increase parental involvement and participation to foster children’s growth. Conclusions: I. For children’s growth, parents should be involved in various school activities. II. Parental involvement has no influence on children’s growth.

Introduction / Context:The policy statement recommends that schools promote partnerships specifically to increase parental involvement “for promoting the growth of children.” Thus, parental involvement is presented as instrumental to growth.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Schools should boost parental involvement.
• The stated purpose is children’s growth.
• No alternative purpose is mentioned.

Concept / Approach:If parental involvement is promoted to achieve children’s growth, then involvement is being treated as a factor that supports growth. Therefore, Conclusion I follows. Conclusion II directly contradicts the rationale.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) I: Matches the stated policy rationale → follows.2) II: Claims “no influence,” which conflicts with the explicit purpose → does not follow.

Verification / Alternative check:Had the statement said involvement is unrelated to growth, II might follow; it says the opposite.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Only II,” “Both,” and “Neither” misinterpret the policy’s stated purpose.

Common Pitfalls:Overlooking intention embedded in policy statements as evidence of assumed influence.

Final Answer:Only I follows