How to Get Involved
Work with us by donating your time, money, or talents to support students and create classrooms where every child can thrive
School systems and educational best practices weren’t created with all students in mind. Thousands of kids are left without access to the tools necessary for their success like high-quality tutoring, supportive classrooms, and individualized learning plans.
Low-income students, students of color, and students with disabilities are disproportionately affected by inequitable educational policies. Community involvement and support are some of the most effective ways to change an unfair system system.
With your help, we can achieve our goal of reducing the learning and opportunity gaps that most harshly affect disadvantaged students.
How Can You Help?
Volunteer
Volunteers are an essential part of Innovate Schools’ success.
If you’re passionate about empowering students and want to donate your talents or expertise to our mission, contact us about volunteering opportunities! Your generosity could create a lifetime of opportunities for students who need it most.
Donate
In many cases, school systems lack the funding necessary to support all students equally.
Many of our students lack access to even basic school supplies, so each donation helps provide opportunities that open doors and set them up for a successful educational career.
Start A Career with Innovate
We want to to ensure that all students – particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, students of color, and students with disabilities – have access to quality, equitable education that prepares them for the future.
We’re adding to our movement of educators, organizers, and elected leaders who plan on making equitable school systems a reality. See our careers page to get started!
Join Our Training Programs
Innovate Schools works to create a level playing field for all students everywhere. We need a talented, diverse group of organizers to help us make that happen!
Consistency is key when organizing and advocating for students. Our training programs provide a standardized framework that supports parent and community leaders. Whether you’re an experienecd community organizer or you’ve just gotten started, our training programs will teach you the skills necessary for successful activism.
National Community Organizer Training Program
Our Community Organizer Training Program is a six-month initiative ideal for someone who has two or fewer years’ experience in community organization.
This training course gives participants all the skills they need to create and support leadership teams that achieve long-term success and raise the quality of education for our kids. For activists who want to hone their abilities or make organizing their career, our Community Organizer Training program is designed to give you a fundamental knowledge of the theory and practice of community organizing.
Jose Arenas Parent Leadership Institute
Are you interested in improving the quality of education for children in your area? The Jose Arenas Parent Leadership Institute will connect you with other parents across the country who share the same goal.
Join us during our next institute where you’ll learn how to organize for community change, sharpen your leadership skills, and get others – including public officials – involved in education equity.