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Black Parents partner with LAUSD District 7 for African American Academic Excellence
When Los Angeles schools shifted to distance learning, parents waited for weeks to receive clarity from the school district. But, LAUSD and the United Teachers Union of Los Angeles routinely worked behind closed doors to establish the learning conditions and expectations for students and families.
Millions of students have been missing out on school during the pandemic
As California figures out how to safely reopen schools, we must also figure out how to provide the extra support that kids need to recover. In this blog series, you will learn how the pandemic is affecting students from underserved communities, the impact of learning loss, and effective solutions to reverse learning loss.
Why are Black and Latino students falling further behind?
As California figures out how to safely reopen schools, we must also figure out how to provide the extra support that kids need to recover. In this blog series, you will learn how the pandemic is affecting students from underserved communities, the impact of learning loss, and effective solutions to reverse learning loss.
The missing piece in school reopening conversations: parents
When Los Angeles schools shifted to distance learning, parents waited for weeks to receive clarity from the school district. But, LAUSD and the United Teachers Union of Los Angeles routinely worked behind closed doors to establish the learning conditions and expectations for students and families.
What do COVID-19 and school closures mean for our kids’ learning?
As California figures out how to safely reopen schools, we must also figure out how to provide the extra support that kids need to recover. In this blog series, you will learn how the pandemic is affecting students from underserved communities, the impact of learning loss, and effective solutions to reverse learning loss.
Innovate Public Schools names new Co-CEO
Innovate Public Schools has named veteran nonprofit leader Michelle Vilchez as Co-CEO of the nonprofit organization! Vilchez will join Innovate’s founder Matt Hammer in co-leading the organization this March.
You Make Democracy Work
Wednesday morning’s inauguration ceremony brought tears to many of us at Innovate as we reflected on the fragility and resilience of our democracy, the proud diversity of our country, and the momentousness of inaugurating our first African American, first Asian American, and first female Vice President.
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges at Build Together, Learn Better
This fall, Innovate Public Schools collaborated with Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education, to host the Build Together, Learn Better conference. This work was part of Stanford’s Learning Differences and the Future of Special Education initiative, led by...
Innovate families take LAUSD to court over distance learning plan
On September 24th, a group of Black and Latino families, organized through Innovate Public Schools and Parent Revolution, filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District for not providing their kids with what they need for distance learning this fall....
Poder de Padres: Parent leader talks about organizing virtually in San José with other parents during pandemic
Hosted by Innovate’s Joel Soria, the podcast will feature different guests discussing topics related to best practices, challenges, insights, feelings and news regarding distance learning or other issues of interest to parents in San Jose.
San José parent leaders raise their voices, get commitments from SJUSD board members
In the San José: Let’s come together for kids! event, parent leaders with Innovate and Sacred Heart voiced their concerns on distance learning and shared their priorities with San José Unified School District (SJUSD) Board Trustees Carla Collins and José Magaña.
The State of CA Responds to Parent Demands on Distance Learning
Several of the items in our letter made their way into that agreement, and, overall, the agreement calls on school districts to provide quality instruction to all students in the fall.
Black Parents in LA Reimagine School Police in LAUSD
As more people call for “defunding the police,” LA’s school board members have advanced several different proposals. Parent leaders with Innovate Public Schools recently weighed in on the direction they think the district should take. Defunding the police doesn’t...
Parent Needs for Distance Learning
As parents, we have always been co-educators with teachers, but online learning in the COVID era has made it clear that this is a vital partnership.
We Stand with Our Black Brothers and Sisters
To Black families who are part of Innovate and Black people everywhere: we see you, we love you, we stand with you.
Poder de Padres: Innovate’s New Podcast
Hosted by Innovate’s Joel Soria, the podcast will feature different guests discussing topics related to best practices, challenges, insights, feelings and news regarding distance learning or other issues of interest to parents in San Jose.
A testimony from Silvia Scandar Mahan to San José Unified School District
In her testimony to SJUSD, Silvia emphasizes the need to serve especially vulnerable populations, including immigrants, students with special needs, and low-income students.
Resources for Los Angeles County Parents & Families – COVID19
Parents and families, We want to make sure that you are informed about the resources in Los Angeles that are available to you during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Innovate is a people first organization and it is important to us that you have access to the...
Coronavirus Resources for Parents and Schools
These precautions are necessary in order to try to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Catch me when or before I fall: What to look for and what to ask
As students grow and their needs change, it’s important that schools can adjust to their services.