What is 150 Days of Family Engagement? Family engagement shouldn't be a one-day celebration. It should be a season of action. That’s why Project Appleseed created the 150 Days of Family Engagement—a national movement that begins with National Parental Involvement Day on November 19, 2026, and continues through Public School Volunteer Week, April 19–23, 2027. Think of it as a Family Engagement Marathon. National Parental Involvement Day is Opening Day. The 150 Days that follow

One Mission. One Movement. Thousands of Schools By Kevin Walker, Founder and President, Project Appleseed Kevin Walker The Declaration of Independence affirms that every American is endowed with the unalienable right to pursue happiness. At Project Appleseed, we believe one of the most meaningful expressions of the pursuit of happiness is a parent's opportunity to be fully engaged in their child's public school. Every parent, grandparent, and caring adult deserves to be welco

St. Louis, MO — Project Appleseed, the national campaign for public school improvement, proudly announces the start of Public School Volunteer Week , a nationwide celebration recognizing the vital role of parents, grandparents, and community members in supporting student success. Observed annually in April, Public School Volunteer Week brings together schools, families, and communities to honor volunteers, strengthen partnerships, and inspire greater involvement in public ed