Listen. Respond. Lift Parent Voices.
When the pandemic shut down our usual way of life, we knew our families would be most impacted. Since the onset, our families have balanced their roles to provide economically for their families. Nevertheless, they have continued to support their students both academically and emotionally. Their resilience is evident, all while dealing with health concerns, distance learning, sheltering-in-place orders, isolation, economic insecurity, and mental stress. PIQE conducted various surveys with thousands of California families. It was vital for us to listen, respond, and pivot our delivery of programs in order to support families. During the 2020-2021 school year, we reached more than 18,000 families throughout California. Thousands responded to our community assessment surveys so that we can share, learn, and enhance our supports.
Together, we are stronger.
Spring 2024
In May 2024, PIQE conducted the Family Needs Assessment (FNA) survey with 1,224 families from the Signature Family Engagement Workshop to understand evolving needs. Topics included access to resources, absenteeism, school communication, and dual language learning.
Fall 2023
Keep Learning California, a collaborative initiative developed by the non-profits Attendance Works, Families in Schools and Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE), conducted a survey and focus groups to understand the evolving needs and concerns of families across California.
Spring 2022
Keep Learning California partners conducted a survey to identify the evolving needs and concerns of families across California in order to better understand what can be done to support the academic and overall success of our communities.
Summer 2021
Survey results from 904 PIQE California families who responded to 10 questions focused on understanding family priorities around school opening and student and student vaccinations for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Fall 2020
A phone survey in Spanish of 1,323 PIQE California families highlights continued disparities and equitable access to educational instruction time and marked increases in stress.
Spring 2020
A phone survey of 1,400 PIQE California families highlights parent fears, lack of connectivity and skills to navigate the new norm.