SayPro, in collaboration with the United States Peace Corps, is committed to enhancing parental engagement in education through the formation of local parent advocacy groups. SayPro believes that active parental participation is crucial for improving educational outcomes. These groups, supported by Peace Corps volunteers, focus on raising awareness about children’s learning needs, school resources, and inclusive policies. SayPro facilitates workshops where parents learn how to engage with educators, monitor academic progress, and advocate for better facilities and teaching standards. By equipping parents with the tools to be effective advocates, SayPro helps create stronger partnerships between families and schools, ultimately enriching the learning environment for all students in the community.
SayPro’s parent advocacy initiative targets underserved areas where families often lack representation in school decisions. In collaboration with Peace Corps, SayPro helps organize regular meetings where parents can voice concerns and work together on action plans. SayPro trains group leaders in communication, leadership, and conflict resolution to ensure productive dialogue with school authorities. These groups also address systemic barriers such as language gaps, transportation challenges, and lack of school supplies. SayPro works with local governments to ensure these advocacy groups are included in school improvement planning. Through empowerment and unity, SayPro transforms concerned parents into influential community advocates.
SayPro further strengthens parent advocacy groups by creating networks that connect families across different schools and regions. Peace Corps volunteers help SayPro coordinate regional conferences, newsletters, and online platforms where parents can share success stories and exchange ideas. SayPro encourages collaboration between schools and these parent groups to develop community-driven solutions, such as after-school tutoring, safe school transport, or better nutrition programs. SayPro also provides legal guidance on education rights, ensuring parents can challenge policies that marginalize their children. Through these networks, SayPro is fostering solidarity among families and catalyzing system-wide improvements in education access and quality.
SayPro ensures that these advocacy efforts are sustainable by training local facilitators and school staff to support parent engagement long-term. Peace Corps volunteers assist SayPro in developing curriculum for ongoing capacity building and leadership development. SayPro measures the impact of parent advocacy through surveys, academic tracking, and school attendance records. These results help inform future education policies and practices. By fostering collaboration between parents, educators, and community leaders, SayPro is building a more inclusive and accountable education system. SayPro’s work with the Peace Corps proves that when parents are empowered, children thrive—and so do entire communities.