Because positive teacher-parent relationships have an effect upon student achievement and upon public opinion of the schools, numerous practical suggestions for improving home-school communication are presented. The following four areas are discussed: (1) educating teachers about their roles as public relations agents; (2) improving home-school communications; (3) recognizing good teachers and positive communicators; and (4) encouraging teachers to recognize the uniqueness of a particular child and his/her achievements. (JH)