Parents for Public Schools^®(PPS) is a national organization of community-based chapters working with public school parents and other supporters to improve and strengthen local public schools. We believe that quality public education is vital to our democracy and to America’s future.

We value parents as owners of public schools and as peers with all those seeking to improve schools. PPS is invigorated by a diverse membership whose involvement in public schools helps to ensure that quality public education is available equally to all children.

Our Values

PPS values public education as an important part of American life, as an essential element of a democracy, and for the richness in diversity it offers our children.

PPS values effective parent involvement as critical to strong public schools.

PPS values the constructive involvement of parents in the governance of schools and as a bridge between the schools and the community.

PPS values parents as committed owners of, rather than passive consumers in, public schools.

PPS values the improvement of public education for every child, not just our own.