Advocacy efforts led by San José Parent Leaders result in $2M Investment for High-Quality Tutoring
Innovate Parent Leaders led advocacy work that resulted in a $2M investment from the City of San José for accessible high-quality tutoring programs.
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.
Only 53% of Bay Area Graduates Are Ready for College
In our 21st century economy, the vast majority of middle-class jobs require education beyond high school. However, in 2014, only about five out of every 10 Bay Area seniors graduated eligible for college, and just three out of every 10 Latino or African American students.
Cornerstone Academy: Pushing to Do More
“Excellent teachers” and a culture of high expectations are the keys to success at Cornerstone Academy Preparatory School in east San Jose, says the school’s founder. Cornerstone is a Silicon Valley school that is beating the odds for low-income students – serving a majority of high-need students and achieving high levels of academic performance. Learn how they do it!