The Parent–School Partnership Has Weakened Across the country, Education Week  asked a simple question on Facebook: “What’s the biggest change you’ve seen in education since you were in school?” Hundreds of parents, educators, grandparents, and community members responded. Their voices were passionate, candid, sometimes frustrated—but remarkably consistent. Here’s what families and schools are saying, loud and clear. The Top Messages We’re Hearing 1. Respect, Accountability,

By Kevin S. Walker, President & Founder, Project Appleseed I first heard Rev. Jesse Jackson speak at Normandy High School when I was a student in Webster Groves . He said, “You’re a man because you can raise a baby—not because you can make a baby.” That line stayed with me as I raised my own children. Years later, our paths crossed again while I was working on Democratic presidential campaigns. Long before it became reality, he challenged the nation to imagine the possibility

Family engagement is not a “nice to have.” It is one of the most powerful, evidence-based drivers of student success—academically, socially, and emotionally. When families are meaningfully connected to schools, attendance improves, achievement rises, behavior challenges decrease, and school communities grow stronger. That’s why Project Appleseed is excited to announce a Special Limited-Time Offer  that makes high-impact family engagement training more accessible than ever: