About Us

A high quality school experience that cherishes and affirms every student.

Innovate Public Schools is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building the capacity of parents and families to organize, advocate, and demand high quality schools for their children.

We believe that the education system was not designed to serve all children, and that the biggest barrier to all children having access to an excellent school is a lack of political will to improve the system. We believe the voices and experiences of parents, families, and students should be elevated and centered in decisions about education.

Our vision is a high quality school experience that cherishes and affirms every student, particularly Black and Brown students, and prepares them for a lifetime of opportunity and choice. 

Taking Action

Proud parent leaders during Parent Leadership Institute – West.

Statewide Parent Leader Board builds power at Ed Equity in Sacramento, CA.

Networking during recent Statewide campagin, proving there’s power in relationships. 

Director, Arleen Vargas, opens Parent Leadership Institute – West in Los Angeles.

In the News

Parent Power Building – May 2026

In May 2026, Innovate parents across California continued building power for students and families through advocacy, community engagement, and leadership development!

LAUSD Strategic Plan Family Guide Update

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is currently developing its new Strategic Plan  to outline the goals, strategies, and measures the district intends to implement to drive student success in 2026-2030. Innovate is proud to once again partner with LAUSD to develop the Family Guide to the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. 

Parent Power Building – April 2026

In April 2026, Innovate parents came together to find solutions that advance high-quality education in schools across California! Here are a few examples of the critical work our parents are doing: In Los Angeles, parent leaders and Innovate's L.A. team led a research...