Innovate Public Schools is a power building 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.
Carmen Rodriguez with Sen. Portantino
Parent leader, Carmen Rodriguez visits Senator Anthony Portantino at CA State Capitol
Innovate builds power for a more equitable education system...
in key areas throughout California, at the State level and nationwide. Our flagship programming provides foundational understanding of community organizing and trains community organizations, school leaders and parents to take action for a more equitable education system. With a people-based research and policy approach, we equip parents, families and advocacy organizations with the data driven tools they need to advocate for better educational outcomes in local school districts.
Parent Leaders throughout California Organize for High Quality Education for Black & Brown Students. Read more in our latest Blog Entries.
Your Education Voter Guide
Do you care about education? On November 8, voters have the chance to weigh in on several important education issues – here’s what to look for on your ballot!
Celebration of Top Bay Area Schools for Underserved Students
Join us in celebrating the public schools across the Bay Area that are showing what’s possible.
Community Organizing & Parent Leadership Training for New Bay Area Leaders
Do you want to work with other parents to improve education in your community? Join us for a day-long training.
SFUSD Candidate Forum Tonight!
Please join the entire San Francisco education community for an evening with the candidates campaigning to be your next school board member!
An eye-opening year for a first-generation college student
One young woman’s story offers a road map for first-generation college students and their parents before they get to college.









