August 20, 2024

Rochester Public Schools Launches Initiative to Strengthen Family Engagement

Bridging the gap between educators and families is no small feat, but Rochester Public Schools (RPS) in Rochester, Minnesota, have taken a bold step toward making it happen with their Caregiver and Parent Empowerment (CAPE) initiative in partnership with the […]
July 23, 2024

Family Needs Assessment Report Spring 2024

By Isaac Cox We are excited to present the PIQE Family Needs Assessment Report for Spring 2024. This comprehensive report delves into the evolving needs of families, offering valuable insights on technology access, absenteeism, and school engagement. By understanding these […]
June 24, 2024

Empowering Families at the Fresno Family Empowerment Roundtable

By Isaac Cox On June 15th, 2024, PIQE hosted its inaugural Family Empowerment Roundtable at California State University, Fresno. Families from across the Central Valley joined us for a half-day of engagement and empowerment. The event began with opening remarks […]
June 18, 2024

Father Knows Best: The Impact of Paternal Involvement on Education

José Tejeda came to the United States in 1995, when he was just 19 years old, leaving behind his dreams of pursuing a technical career, a loss that continues to bring him great sorrow.  “One comes to this country with […]
June 18, 2024

CA-SFEC to Launch Advisory Committee In June

By Isaac Cox The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) is proud to announce the launch of the California Statewide Family Engagement Center (CA-SFEC) Advisory Committee. This important initiative, supported by a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of […]
June 3, 2024

Embracing Diversity in STEM Fields

By Iliana Gallego The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) sectors are experiencing a boom in job opportunities and high wages. Projections indicate a robust growth in STEM job opportunities, accompanied by consistently higher pay scales. Despite this, Black and […]