Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)

Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)

Non-profit Organizations

National City, CA 2,268 followers

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About us

Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) is a national organization providing families with the knowledge and skills essential to actively engage in their children’s education and to strengthen parent-school-community partnership and collaboration. PIQE provides empowering information, skills development and support systems for communities of color, English Learners, immigrant, and low-income families. This family engagement empowerment model has benefitted approximately 1.5 million children in its 32-year history. A recent longitudinal study showed that children of PIQE graduates, graduate from high school and attend college at higher rates than their peers. PIQE's family engagement program is being successfully replicated in 15 states and has been taught in sixteen different languages.

Website
http://www.piqe.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
National City, CA
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1987
Specialties
Parent Engagement/ Parent Invovlement, Access to Higher Education, K-12 Schools, Student Academic Success, High School Dropout Prevention, Parent Leadership, civic engagement, and advocacy

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Employees at Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)

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  • Enhancing good reading time can improve literacy skills, boost imagination, and foster a lifelong love of learning. A few minutes a day can make a big difference! #PIQE #PIQEProud #PIQEBack2School #Education ----- Incrementar el tiempo dedicado a la lectura puede potenciar las habilidades de lectoescritura, estimular la imaginación y fomentar un amor por el aprendizaje que perdure toda la vida. ¡Solo unos minutos al día pueden hacer una gran diferencia! #PIQE #PIQEProud #PIQEBack2School #Education

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  • Attend your school's back-to-school night! It's a great opportunity to meet teachers, learn about the curriculum, and understand what your child will be learning. Stay informed and engaged in your child's education. #PIQE #PIQEProud #PIQEBack2School #Education ----- ¡Asista a la noche de regreso a clases (back-to-school night) en la escuela de su hijo! Esta es una excelente oportunidad para conocer a los profesores, aprender sobre el plan de estudios y entender qué estará aprendiendo su hijo durante el mnuevo año escolar. Manténgase informado y comprometido con la educación de su hijo. #PIQE #PIQEProud #PIQEBack2School #Education

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  • GO Public School’s Family Leaders Program provides parents with insight into how the California education system functions, the current state of our school system that is affecting our most vulnerable students, the hierarchy of school governance, and how to initiate systems change through organizing and advocacy campaigns, all while providing professional growth skills in digital literacy into a 6-session online program. Register here: https://bit.ly/GOFLP ------ El Programa de Líderes Familiares de la Escuela Pública GO (GO Public School’s Family Leaders Program) brinda a los padres una visión integral del sistema educativo de California. El programa aborda el estado actual de las escuelas y su impacto en los estudiantes más vulnerables, la jerarquía de la gobernanza escolar, y cómo impulsar cambios mediante campañas de organización y defensa. Además, ofrece habilidades de crecimiento profesional en alfabetización digital a través de un curso en línea de 6 sesiones. Regístrese en la siguiente liga: https://bit.ly/GOFLP

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  • The Black Education Expo will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center on October 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is a semi-annual event series designed to empower students and families. The event serves as a one-stop hub for K-12 educational resources, workshops, and a celebration of Black and other historically marginalized communities (All Are Welcome). ----- La Black Education Expo se llevará a cabo el 12 de octubre, de 9 a. m. a 2 p. m., en el Centro de Convenciones de Pasadena. Este evento, que se realiza dos veces al año, está diseñado para empoderar a estudiantes y familias, ofreciendo recursos educativos para K-12, talleres y una celebración de las comunidades afroamericanas y otras comunidades históricamente marginadas. Todos son bienvenidos.

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  • In 2018, Monica Sanchez participated in PIQE’s Family Engagement course, a moment that became a turning point in her life. Reflecting on her experience, Monica shares, “PIQE has taught me the significance of how important it is to become involved in the education of our little ones. Since I took the Family Engagement course back in 2018, I became the leader of my home for the education of my younger siblings.” Monica’s journey from workshop participant to Associate Director at PIQE is a testament to the power of education and community involvement. Today, she continues to inspire and empower other families, bringing her experience full circle. ----- En 2018, Mónica Sánchez participó en el Taller de Involucramiento Familiar de PIQE, el impacto fue tanto, que decidió dar un giro en su vida. Al reflexionar sobre su experiencia, Mónica comparte: “PIQE me ha enseñado la importancia de involucrarnos en la educación de nuestros pequeños. Desde que tomé el curso, me convertí en la líder de mi hogar en la educación de mis hermanos menores”. El recorrido de Mónica desde que fue participante del taller hasta ahora que es directora asociada en PIQE es un testimonio del poder de la educación y la participación comunitaria. Hoy en día, continúa inspirando y empoderando a otras familias.

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  • Understanding digital literacy is essential in today's tech-driven world. Join us at PIQE to learn what it means, why it's important, and the key topics we'll cover! Empower your child with the skills needed for success in the digital age! #PIQE #PIQEProud #PIQEBack2School #Education ----- El aprendizaje digital es fundamental en el mundo actual. ¡Únete a PIQE para aprender qué es, por qué es importante y los temas clave que abordaremos. ¡Empodera a tu hijo con las habilidades necesarias para tener éxito en la era digital! #PIQE #PIQEProud #PIQEBack2School #Education

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  • Last night, August 20, our External Relations team had the honor of attending the Huntington Park City Council meeting! We're excited to share that the council has unanimously voted to join the Digital Equity Los Angeles coalition. Together, we're making strides to bridge the digital divide and create a more connected, equitable future for all. #DigitalEquity #PIQE ----- ¡Anoche, 20 de agosto, nuestro equipo de Relaciones Externas tuvo el honor de asistir a la reunión del Concejo Municipal de Huntington Park! Estamos emocionados de compartir que el concejo votó unánimemente para unirse a la coalición Digital Equity Los Angeles. Juntos, estamos avanzando para cerrar la brecha digital y crear un futuro más conectado y equitativo para todos. #DigitalEquity #PIQE

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  • 🚸Our most recent article highlights Rochester Public Schools' recognition of the need for a more unified approach to family engagement and their commitment to supporting families in their efforts to enhance their children's education and in navigating the school system. Click on the link to read the story! https://lnkd.in/gK9JTt9j 🍎Nuestro artículo más reciente destaca cómo Rochester Public Schools ha reconocido la necesidad de un enfoque más unificado para el involucramiento familiar y su compromiso de apoyar a las familias en la navegación del sistema escolar y en sus esfuerzos por mejorar la educación de sus hijos. ¡Haz clic en el enlace para leer la historia! https://lnkd.in/gK9JTt9j

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  • Our External Relations team joined a powerful community training session last weekend centered on Digital Equity. As a proud member of the Digital Equity Coalition, PIQE partnered with over 20 community organizations and 60+ passionate parents, all united in learning, organizing, and storytelling. It was an inspiring and impactful Saturday morning, full of collaboration and growth! 💪 #DigitalEquity #CommunityEmpowerment #PIQE

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