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.
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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.
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Parent Leaders throughout California Organize for High Quality Education for Black & Brown Students. Read more in our latest Blog Entries.
Finally some good budget news for schools!
Last week, Governor Jerry Brown released the latest state budget projections showing that California will get $6.7 billion more in revenue than originally anticipated.
Parent Guide: What are the A-G Requirements?
Did you know it’s possible to graduate from high school, but not be eligible for a California state university? Find out what you need to know to stay on track!
Parent Guide: What is competency-based learning?
Some Bay Area schools, such as Summit Schools and San Jose Unified’s Burnett Middle School, are doing away with traditional grades and assessing students based on “competency.” Learn more about this innovation and how it’s being piloted.
Going straight to 4-year colleges = big pay-off for marginal students
We’ve all heard the conventional wisdom: “He’s just not ready for that college. If he went now, he would fail – he can’t cut it there.” Two recent studies challenge this thinking, looking specifically at students that are right on the cusp of eligibility for four-year schools.
Parent Guide: What is the Common Core?
In the news, on social media or from your child’s school, you might be hearing a lot of talk about the Common Core. What’s it all about?
