The NPU advocates for policies that increase access to high-quality education and pathway programs that can lead to economic mobility for our children. We work to ensure that children from all backgrounds have access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Additionally, the NPU supports policies that address systemic inequities in the education system that can limit economic mobility, such as the achievement gap, unequal access to resources and opportunities, and biased disciplinary practices.
New York families are worried about our children’s future. Our students are currently further. Click here to read.
Across the country, we are seeing radical right wing extremism bring culture wars into our classrooms by passing hateful legislation that limits student freedom to learn. Click here to read.
As we reflect on the last 40 years of academic progress in the United States, while there are areas to celebrate, we still struggle to confront significant challenges . Click here to read.
We challenge lawmakers across the country to specifically examine the State of the American Family and then meet this moment with bold actions we deserve. Click here to read.
NPU's success can be attributed to our unwavering focus on achieving better economic, educational and community outcomes for our children, parent empowerment, national presence and partnerships, community building, and innovative approaches to advocacy and organizing.— Keri Rodrigues, Co-founder and President of the National Parents Union