If you are passionate about equality and social justice for children and you believe in the power and potential of public school education, join us. We are accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Parent Leadership Institute class and we need you. We provide training in education advocacy that is unparalleled in the country. We walk you…
Now that we have planted our flag in Gwinnett County and have made a name for ourselves, we are not content to just keep on moving. We are fired up and ready to make some serious noise. We want to expand what we already have in place and we want to add to our mission…
In May 2014, Gwinnett County Public Schools renewed their IE2 contract, making it one of only four districts in the state not accountable to the state legislature or the State Board of Education. Ideally, this gives GCPS the autonomy to make daring curriculum choices and policy changes to accelerate learning. Judge for yourself. Here are some key points…
We all know that public education is one of the greatest pillars of a free and just society. It speaks to the heart of the American Dream that any child, regardless of circumstance, can gain the knowledge, wisdom and character necessary to compete in the workplace. In a lightning speed global market, we simply cannot…
In April 2012, a kindergarten girl was arrested, handcuffed and held in jail for throwing a tantrum at school. This incident would be traumatic for anyone, but particularly for a child this young. Certainly the long term consequences and stigma related to the incident will haunt her for years. Discipline that is out of alignment…
It just takes dedication and a willing spirit. When Gwinnett SToPP came up with the idea for a Parent Leadership Institute we didn’t know what kind of response it would receive. How many people would be willing to undergo months of education and training, just to start then reaching out to their neighbors? But if…
The School To Prison Pipeline affects us all. You are not alone.