In February 2026, Innovate’s parent leaders came together to develop strategies and action to advance high-quality education in our public schools. Check out these photos from a few of our February parent action meetings!
Southeast Los Angeles Parent Leader Maria Pimentel, her son Jesus Mercado, and Innovate’s Vice President of Organizing, Los Angeles Walt Rodríguez meet with LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho to be informed about the budget landscape in LAUSD and how to partner with the district to protect the most vulnerable students.
Ravenswood Parent Leaders conduct a research meeting with East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring, a high-impact tutoring program certified by the National Student Support Accelerator at Stanford University.
Southeast Los Angeles families hosted an event featuring former Huntington Park Mayor Dr. Graciela Ortiz, who led a workshop for parents about higher education.
Meeting parents where they are: Innovate shared information and opportunities to engage with parents at an elementary school in East Palo Alto.
Innovate parents in Westlake-Pico Union met at Hoover Elementary School to learn more about organizing and community actions.