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 education . “Public...

Our Professional Development Traveling Workshop on Family Engagement and Graduate School for Parents are touring the country—working side by side with schools and communities to move beyond simple involvement and build real parent capacity that drives student success. Spring has been is fully booked. Now accepting summer enrollment. Here’s where we have been and where we’re headed! • March 16 — Fantastic Start! Baltimore County Public Schools: Halstead, Hebbville, Pleasant Plains, Powhatan,...

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, and Behavior Are...