January 18, 2025
With 82% of parents expressing concerns about school safety, the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) is committed to understanding these issues through surveys, empowering families, and advocating for policies that address their needs. In October 2024, PIQE surveyed 1,104 […]
December 20, 2024
In 2022, during the pandemic, Miriam Govea was concerned about the academic future of her children due to school closures. In search of ways to better support them, she enrolled in PIQE’s Family Engagement Signature Program at her oldest son’s […]
November 18, 2024
PIQE was founded with a clear mission: to equip families with the knowledge and skills to actively partner with schools and communities, ensuring that their children reach their full potential. Throughout this journey, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing countless […]
October 31, 2024
Macaria Escobar came to this country 19 years ago; she was alone, and she was pregnant. She lives in a migrant camp in the San Joaquin Valley area and has worked tirelessly in a produce packing company since her arrival, […]
October 28, 2024
Last week, the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) joined family engagement leaders, educators, policymakers, and practitioners at the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement (NAFSCE) National Assembly held in Denver, Colorado, from October 21-25, 2024. The conference […]
September 17, 2024
Every election morning, Andrew Ferson would rise a little earlier than usual, joining his father on their walk to the polling office before school. Inside, while his dad cast his vote, Andrew would stand by, soaking in the importance of […]