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We’re Launching Our Parent Leadership Academy In May!

Apr 4, 2012 Comments Off admin

The New York City Parents Union (the "Parents Union") is pleased to announce the launch of its Parent Academy -- a program to educate and empower public school parents through increased parental involvement and engagement in matters of education management. The Parents Union, in collaboration with the United Federation of Teachers, is sponsoring a five-week leadership ...

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Our children deserve the best!

Apr 14, 2011 No Comments ›› admin

The Parents Union will educate parents how to navigate the educational system and empower parents to advocate for their children in their schools for the following reforms: Smaller Class Sizes Excellent Community Public Schools for ALL Children More Teaching – Less Testing Parent and Teacher Empowerment and Leadership Equitable Funding for ALL Schools Moratorium on school closings and charter co-locations Culturally Relevant Curriculum Expand ...

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Our Mission

Apr 14, 2011 1,013 Comments ›› admin

Our mission is to ensure every child receives a quality public education.

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Educate | Empower | Organize | Mobilize

Apr 14, 2011 No Comments ›› admin

The Parents Union will organize workshops to educate and empower parents to advocate on behalf of our children.  The workshops provided will be: Parent Power Training Workshop – covering Chancellor’s Regs, NYS Education Law, NYC School Governance Law and the Charter Schools Act 2010 Special Education & Advocacy Workshop – covering the basics from having your evaluated, ...

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Get Involved | Contact Us

Apr 11, 2011 374 Comments ›› admin

NYC Parents Union 225 Broadway, Suite 1902 New York, NY  10007 Email:  admin@nycparentsunion.org Phone: (917) 340-8987

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