Project Appleseed

Building Stronger Schools Together! For more than three decades, Project Appleseed has worked to strengthen public education by mobilizing parents and families as partners. Over time, schools have learned something essential: one day of celebration is powerful, but sustained engagement is transformative . That’s why Project Appleseed created the 150 Days of Family Engagement   — a nationwide calendar of action that begins each November with National Parental Involvement Day (NPID)  and...

Restoring the Partnership Between Parents and Public Schools Across America, our public schools are under pressure. Educators are stretched thin, communities are divided, and too often, families are left on the sidelines. Yet one truth has stood the test of time — when parents and families get involved, schools improve and students thrive. Since its founding, National Parental Involvement Day   ( November 20, 2025)  has reminded the nation of that truth — capturing the attention of everyday...

Naaz Modan , Senior Reporter - K-12 Drive Some 74% of U.S. parents say they are satisfied with their eldest child’s education, a recent...