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PPS believes

public education is an essential element of a democracy.

 

PPS believes

public education is the only institution in America that provides every child the opportunity to move from one economic level to a better one.

 

PPS believes

that parents are owners of their public schools.

 

PPS provides

opportunities that prepare parents for the responsibilities of ownership.

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Our Vision

A nation where families and communities are actively engaged in strengthening public schools for every child.

Our Mission

Parents for Public Schools advances the role of families and communities in securing a high quality public education for every child.

A Year of Change, Innovation, and Impact

The 2024-2025 fiscal year was one of remarkable growth and achievement for Parents for Public Schools. Across the nation, our chapters and national office worked to strengthen family engagement, drive educational equity, and amplify parent voices as powerful advocates for public schools.

From securing major grants that expanded parent leadership programs to launching statewide initiatives for systemic change, PPS remained steadfast in our mission: ensuring every child has access to a high-quality public education.

Explore this year’s Impact Report to see how we’re turning vision into reality—one empowered family, one thriving school, and one engaged community at a time.

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PPS Announces 2025–2026 National Board of Directors

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Showing Up Matters: Student Attendance Is the Key to Stronger Schools and Brighter Futures

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Parents for Public Schools Welcomes New Project Manager for Mississippi

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Jarred Gibson Takes on New Role as Director of Organizational Advancement

CHILDREN AREN’T BORN WITH A SUCCESS MANUAL

It’s a good thing our PPS Parent Engagement Programs (PEP) are a great alternative.

The Parents for Public Schools Parent Engagement Programs (PEP) provide parents guidance for becoming effective coaches and advocates for their children’s learning. These evidence-based training programs were developed by child development specialists and education experts under the direction and oversight of PPS.

CONNECT WITH A CHAPTER…

Today, there are PPS chapters located across the country. Although each chapter has its own identity, the work of all chapters is enhanced as a part of a larger national network that provides a source of power, support, and expertise. Find the chapter in your area.

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