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.
Parent Leaders Remain Committed to CA’s Students with IEPs
The fight for the estimated 773,000 students in California with IEPs continues On Wednesday September 27th, Innovate Public Schools hosted a parent-led with Senator Anthony Portantino to discuss Senate Bill 445 (SB 445). Nearly 200 people logged on to the virtual...
Uplifting Families: Innovate’s Role in Building Parent Power Recognized Among Leading Organizations
PRESS RELEASE - **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Los Angeles, CA - Innovate Public Schools, a prominent power-building organization, has been highlighted by Bellwether for its outstanding efforts and commitment to building parent power. The recognition underscores the vital...
How parent leaders are keeping LAUSD accountable to student recovery
In November 2022, Parent Leaders in Los Angeles advocated for LAUSD to engage parents as partners in order to help students recover and thrive. As a result, Innovate partnered with families and LAUSD to create a Family Guide to LAUSD’s strategic plan.
Parent Leaders successfully push for partnership with LAUSD
Innovate Parent Leaders in Los Angeles have been actively organizing for academic recovery to address learning loss for students in LAUSD since 2020. On November 14, 2022, LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho participated in a community conversation with parents,...
CA Parent Leaders Respond to Governor Newsom’s 2023-2024 State Budget
On December 15, 2021, we sent Governor Gavin Newsom a letter to let him know that Innovate parent leaders want to ensure that these funds fulfill their promise of a full academic, social, and emotional recovery.
