Jada has even utilized her connections with beginning her own up & coming non-profit organization called “Jacob’s Helpers” a platform founded on faith. That’s why the National Parents Union is so powerful and so important because we need to counterbalance the narrative. A proud Newarker, Mother to three young adults and three wonderful grandchildren. Mason was co-founder of PNEU together with Emeline Petrie Steinthal. Now I assist and introduce parents to be active in the education of their children. There are schools in L.A. with zero percent proficiency in math and English, and those teachers were striking. My passion is equipping parents, families, and community leaders to become more fortified in their establishment of foundational, generational, adequate progress, and lasting change. As a parent, Yahaira put her career on hold where she turned one of her bedrooms into a home classroom. The most important omission may be that there is already a National Parents Union: “The National Parents Union was founded in 2012. Posted Jan. 22, 2020 in Better Conversation. By supporting the National Parents Union, you will be helping to unite parents of color, low-income parents, special needs parents, single mothers and fathers, grandparents, formerly incarcerated parents and parents in recovery with traditionally represented parent voices to join a vibrant coalition that disrupts the traditional role of parent voice in policy space. He is also one of the co-hosts of NPU’s popular “Dad-to-Dad” program – a first of it’s kind effort to connect fathers across the country to advocate for their children from their unique perspective. More recently, he participated in the writing of The Irreplaceables (2012), which explored the teacher retention crisis through the experience of the country’s best teachers, and The Mirage (2015), which questions the prevailing assumption that we know how to help teachers improve. So we knew from a very young age that he was going to need help.". The superior school I attended was the private school of my city. She has engaged in the real work of addressing and ending the school to prison pipeline by building and leading career readiness and career technical education in juvenile court and community schools. Marisol has formed and used her voice as an educational advocate for students, parents and our communities, while creating space and providing resources for staff, students, and parents to elevate theirs. As a daughter of immigrant parents and as a single mother, I relied on the support of my Northwest Arkansas community to help me navigate educational systems. His work is featured in TIME Magazine, Education Post, Tulsa People, Citizens Ed, Tulsa World, etc. The NEW and unimproved National Parents Union is simply co-opting the existing organization’s name. Try this now, 6 things to know when buying your second home, Here's how much savings you should have at 40. Young premature twins added even more complications. Tafshier is an advocate and community organizer based in Newark, NJ. Ms. Bolar stays connected to the community, walking in her mother’s legacy, by speaking at churches, nonprofit organizations and universities emphasizing the importance of utilizing your social media presence and voice as a millennial! Keri sits on the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s “Influence 100” advisory group to transform the pipeline to education leadership to be more reflective of the composition of the Commonwealth as well as the Superintendent Rubric Refinement Project. Prior to becoming CEO in June 2015 as part of TNTP’s long-term growth strategy, Dan was the Executive Vice President for Performance Management and General Counsel. In elementary and middle school I studied at S.U. Per the organization’s website: Opening the doors to educational options and strong foundations in education that will continue for generations to come. When I noticed my youngest son wasn’t receiving the education he deserved in our neighborhood public school, that’s when we began our school journey to find a school that would best fit him. I have helped push legislation through, been a language liaison between schools and low English proficiency families, and have advocated for ELL, immigrant and refugee students and families to make sure they are informed, invited and involved in the education of their children. A Parents' Review School had been formed (later to be known as the Parents' Union School), at which the children were taught … This is where I found my energy and voice when it came to supporting families and communities. As any parent knows, young boys can be a handful. Fox News also asked for a reply to the accusations leveled by Rodrigues and Marquez, about teachers unions neglecting the needs of students. For the past several years, Tim’s work in support of parents and families across the country has helped them to create a powerful voice to change the education policy conversation and informed the “experts” about the realities faced by communities at the grassroots level – powerful parent advocates from across the country pushing back on the status quo. Nick Givas is a reporter with Fox News. He holds a J.D. Parent Impact envisions creating opportunities where parents are partners and leaders in their communities. We envision the National Parents Union as being able to take on the unions in the national and regional media, and eventually on the ground in advocacy fights.” It is simply amazing that ed reform completely omits public school students and families when they smear public schools. As a single mother she I have since joined forces with the Missouri Charter Public School Association as Bilingual Director of Advocacy to fight for equity in education and parent voice inclusion. Tim Langan is Max and Dylan’s Dad and the Chief Operating Officer of the National Parents Union and Massachusetts Parents United where he focuses on supporting leadership development, delegates and members with the tools needed to advocate for the children and families across the nation from their neighborhoods to at the table with elected officials and policy makers. Parents have no voice.'". With that being said, this sparked a new fire in Jada! He earned an M.S. Bibb brings extensive experience in communications, policy, and advocacy from the public, private and philanthropic sectors to her role as Founder & President of Learning Heroes. Wow. in Journalism from Columbia University and a B.A. She was granted clemency by then Governor John Kasich whom gave her a second chance, and currently, Ms. Bolar’s mother is recognized as a national advocate for education equality and pursues legislative social change that will serve the underrepresented. Her story has also been featured on national news programs and talk shows hosted by Dr. Phil and Tom Joyner. DEMOCRATS KEEPING CHARTER SCHOOLS DOWN IN EXCHANGE FOR TEACHER'S UNION CASH, TOP ACTIVIST SAYS, "This is not about left or right. Bernita invites individuals who have her shared values and principles to join her in her work, and together they bring about successful outcomes for all involved. I hold a B.S. A favorite Bible scripture: And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Steven Vigil was raised in the state of Colorado and at an early age discovered the ability of getting diverse groups of people to work together for a common goal. [email protected], Vivett Dukes is a mom, wife, classroom teacher, writer, educational consultant and public speaker who uses her experience, her acumen, and her platform to eradicate the school-to-prison pipeline and other forms of systemic educational and societal inequities that disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities. In this role, he built and led a 130-person team to support the efforts of school systems and states nationwide to recruit, develop and retain effective teachers and principals. All rights reserved. Being given the opportunity to work with NPU, she has been able to meet many parents who are effectively changing educational laws, passing bills, creating educational learning pods during the current 2020 pandemic and more! He has public policy experience and is the founder and editor in chief of… Bibb has served on the Boards of City Year New York and the Boys & Girls Club of Alexandria, VA and is an active board member with the New York City Leadership Academy. But it says a hell of a lot about the power of parents and the work we are doing. The National Parents Union is an independent, grassroots coalition. He serves on several non-profit boards, including Oakland-based Great Schools, which provides school quality information to parents through a national online platform, The Montessori School of Englewood, a Chicago public charter school, Manufacturing Renaissance, a career education program that trains public high school students for jobs in manufacturing, Unbounded, an organization supporting teachers in schools that are transitioning to higher standards and Foolproofme.com, which is focused on financial literacy for students. I am deeply committed to children, families, and communities. bit.ly/3exeiEc To contact Ms. Bolar, you can user her NPU email at; "As parents, we are pitted politically against teachers unions," Rodrigues claimed. All whilst using different social media platforms! The National Parents Union is aiming to be exactly what its name implies, an organization that elevates the voice and interests of parents and, by extension their children, into the national conversation. Armed with this experience and success, Rodrigues has served as founder and Mom-in-Chief of Massachusetts Parents United, the largest parent advocacy organization in the Commonwealth, reaching more than 250,000 families across Massachusetts since 2016. We believe, families have a powerful voice that should influence educational and political policies and practices at the local, state, and national level. Her story has also been featured on national news programs and talk shows hosted by Dr. Phil and Tom Joyner. Bernita is the mother of two beautiful children and a grandmother of one. National Parents Union, Malden, Massachusetts. The group is intentionally inclusive — explicitly welcoming, for instance, grandparents and formerly incarcerated parents — and aims to broaden parent involvement and help parents reach policymakers. "But at the same time, I’m a single mom with three little boys. K eri Rodrigues is a parent activist in Massachusetts who co-founded the National Parents Union, which unites parents in disrupting traditional education policy discussions to better reflect the needs of families. This is where my name became the “Education Mom” where I had the privilege of organizing parents, influencing policy, educating parents how to write OpEds, and engaging families across the state of Texas. [email protected], Nehemiah D. Frank is the founding publisher and editor-in-chief of The Black Wall Street Times. I fight for ed justice because I am sick and tired of just being sick and tired of watching my community, the Black community not being able to shine like diamonds as children and then further be oppressed as adults. In his formative years he was actively involved in programs to promote positive lifestyles in youth using education, art, culture, theatre and sports. Recent/past positions 11th ward committee person, President of the Simon Gratz Mastery Charter High School Parent Association, member and Vice President of the Mastery Parent Action Council, Community Advocacy Manager for Mastery Charter Schools in Camden NJ, Bilingual Resource Parent Coordinator for El Concilio. I went back to school to become a teacher, at the same time l, my daughter was getting pushed out, and I couldn’t believe it. She is also a Boston Public School alumni who immigrated from Puerto Rico at the age of 4. By … National Parents Union Today at 6:24 PM Join our Director of Policy & Legislation, Christina Laster, for the ... third session of our Winter Advocacy Boot Camp, … ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. Nehemiah Frank is a fierce advocate for charter and community schools. December 29, 2020 at 10:01 AM. I am happy to represent Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as a Regional Delegate for the National Parents Union. The National Parents Union is a network of highly effective parent organizations and grassroots activists across the country that is united behind a set of common goals and principles to channel the power of parents. She was granted clemency by then-Governor John Kasich who replied, ” When I first heard about this situation, it seemed to me that the penalty was excessive for the offense. By 1892, the Parents' Educational Union had added the word "National" to its title to become the Parents' National Educational Union (PNEU). That is an F. So to say that we have teachers that are getting our kids to where they need to be, I would have to say, no.". In this role, he led negotiations between the Department and the United Federation of Teachers that resulted in a series of groundbreaking reforms, including the city’s highly regarded “mutual consent” system, which gives teachers and schools the primary voice in school staffing. Yahaira’s work is dedicated to improving the lives of families and their loved ones presented with unique abilities navigating systems that seem impossible to understand. We believe, our children should always be at the core of our agenda in every decision. She is the founder of The Village, an outreach and recruitment team that ensures that future outcomes for children are prioritized within the community, philanthropic and education environments. A program designed for young AAPI professionals looking to increase their experience in public policy and service. We have teachers who are paid $100,000 a year on average in Boston and there is between 36-40 percent proficiency in English, and that is heralded as a success," Rodrigues said. The Parent Union is an active community of caring parents from across the state. This experience helped me identify my passion and purpose to provide a space for parents to become powerful advocates for their child’s education. She strongly believes that parents active in the school community and neighborhood organizations have a positive effect on student outcomes. And having twin boys with different levels of unique challenges adds even more difficulties. "They are opposed to things that would benefit children. Jada Bolar, born May 9th, 1998 is a native of Akron, Ohio. NPU unites these organizations behind a common set of principles that put children and families at the center of education politics and policy. "We’re going to be creating a national parent council and a board of advisers," Rodrigues explained. 7.9K likes. Graduate of Gwynedd Mercy College BS Business Administration. Stern, who serves as SEIU's president emeritus, spoke with Fox News and offered his total support. Rodrigues began her career as an award-winning journalist and continued her career in advocacy as a long-time labor activist, communicator and organizer with the world’s largest local labor union, 1199SEIU, leading major campaigns across the country. Bibb Hubbard is Founder & President of Learning Heroes. NPU is helping bring together parents who alone and on their own are often the powerless, but by organizing their voices through the National Parents Union can become the powerful. Mother of 6, three bio, 3 foster(1 adopted in 2019). #AutismSprinter #MomvocateMob. She’s a community activist, completed collage as a drug and alcohol counselor, ordained pastor, and former task force member for CADRE, Community Asset Development Redefining Education based in Los Angeles, California. Talent is equitably distributed. in Human Services, with a Minor in Human Service Administration It wasn’t until I earned my Master’s degree and served as a teacher that I was able to help my own children become exceptional students. Yahaira says “Parents are experts too”. We believe, there should be liberation, justice, and equity in education for all children. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Their mission is to give young men an opportunity to learn essential life skills to help further themselves and their future. B.S. Foundational to The Village success is understanding that youth and parent voices are key to all great community partnerships and works to be a fair and just liaison between families and institutions. The National Parents Union is a network of parent organizations and grassroots activists across the country committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in the United States. Peter Cunningham is the founder of Education Post. A WhatsApp group has already been created for … Parents and families have the power to change the conversation and politics around education reform and innovation. A two-day leadership training event in Las Vegas, NV for current elected officials, individuals seeking to run for public office, and community stakeholders. Fox News reached out to The National Education Association (NEA) which represents 3 million members, to see if they will work with NPU going forward. “It has become a political negotiation between teachers unions and superintendents and, frankly, parents want off the roller coaster,” said Keri Rodrigues, co-founder of … A native New Yorker, Peter began his career as a journalist with small weekly newspapers in New York. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. As the daughter of Kelley WIlliams-Bolar, her mother made national headlines in 2011, when she was arrested and served ten days in jail for sending her two daughters outside of their designated school district in Akron. It is time to forge a path forward to create space to put education at the top of the list of our national priorities. I called upon my mentor, Andy Stern, when I came up with this idea. It has to stop. The proposed group, which is yet to be registered, will be called Zimbabwe Parents Union and is led by Martin Maziwisa. All rights reserved. Member of National Parents Union and a Council member Continuously an advocate for the education of children and their parents. It's time to put kids back at the center of our conversation about education. Peter founded Cunningham Communications, serving public, private and nonprofit clients, worked for political consultant David Axelrod and was a senior advisor and speechwriter for Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. [email protected]. I said, 'Andy, I’m going to start a parents union. This shell group for corporate profiteers and union busters formally begins operating today at a meeting in New Orleans. He also led a team that provided labor support to NYCDOE’s 1,700 principals and implemented a number of high-stakes talent initiatives. We believe, in order to effect change and strengthen families, we must provide them with the resources and opportunities to develop their talents and share best practices. Wendy Gonzales-Neal is the Executive Director and Founder of My Child My Voice organization based in Houston, Texas. | Photograph by Steve Kenny. Thanks to the National Parents Union, I’m Fired Up and Ready to Fight for Better Schools. I am Soangelis Rivera Perez, I am 28 years old. “I worked in labor, working for the SEIU, and I spent a big chunk of my career in politics," Rodrigues told Fox News. These laws are overwhelmingly popular and have resulted in fewer contested divorces, fewer allegations of domestic violence, and better lives for Kentucky’s children. Bernita understands that successful community partnerships are authentic and must be built on fidelity. The organization focuses on family court reform, research and public education with the goal to make shared parenting the general norm in every state. Market data provided by Factset. NPU will give parents the voice they deserve.". The National Parents Union is an independent, grassroots coalition. Keri’s impact extends beyond Massachusetts Parents United as an elected member of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee, serving on the Executive Committee of the Ethnic Council of the Democratic National Committee and the advisory board of Democrats for Education Reform. He is fluent in English and speaks Spanish. Mr. Vigil holds a BA from the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) and an MA in International Affairs from the School for International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. Rodrigues has also worked as a senior advisor on dozens of nonprofit, ballot-issue and political organizing campaigns both locally and nationally. Tim studied English at New York University, holds a M. Ed in Secondary Education and has more than a decade of experience in operations and people management. Proving the opportunities now are greater than they’ve ever been; you should use your voice and start your generational success! Marquez and Rodrigues, both single mothers, self-funded NPU for nearly two years before they received their first grant in October. NPU unites these organizations behind a common set of principles that put children and families at the center of the national education narrative. In addition, the penalty could exclude her from certain economic opportunities for the rest of her life. Before TNTP, Dan served as Chief Executive of Labor Policy and Implementation for the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), the country’s largest public school system. Opportunity is not. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. When forced in 2012 to make a change to improve her children’s education opportunities, Colleen became actively involved in the school choice movement in Oklahoma. Today Jada’s crusade continues to bring awareness to the issues of inequality and injustices that affect lower socio-economic areas. NPO wants to replicate this success in every state in the Union. That must change. NPU unites parents of color, low-income parents, special needs parents, single mothers and fathers, grandparents, formerly incarcerated parents and parents in recovery with traditionally represented parent voices to join a vibrant coalition that disrupts the traditional role of parent voice in policy space. He is a founding delegate for the National Parents Union and serves on the Reimagining School Safety and Membership Committees. You can find him on Twitter at, Can’t pay your mortgage during coronavirus? The founding members are the New York City Parents Union, Connecticut Parents Union, Pennsylvania Parents Union, Texas Parents Union, Ohio Parents Union and Moms for School Choice.” We have turned our education system into an employment system and our kids are being left behind.”, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Their continued goal is to reform and define a new K-12 national agenda by organizing local parents who feel their children's needs haven't been met. Yahaira knows the struggles of Autism firsthand—she has twin boys on the Autism Spectrum as well as ADHD. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Frank was also featured in the 2019 documentary “American Heretics,” on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, TEDx Talk, The Great Oklahoma Swindle, etc. "And those people should be ashamed of themselves. She is committed to What is wrong with this picture? "They resent our autonomy so they’ll attack [us]. Stern also warned Rodrigues and Marquez about going up against an opponent with vast financial resources and a lot to lose. "To me, that is a dismal failure. from New York University Law School and a BA in Political Science from Columbia University. "They will go to bat for their members, but not for kids," she said. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Yahaira has a Master’s degree in Human Service Organizational Management from Springfield College. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. “As I sat at the end of that IEP table, I was surrounded by educators that had already given up on my kid," she explained. He is a graduate of Harold Washington College and Oklahoma State University. He served as assistant secretary for communications and outreach in the U.S. Department of Education during the Obama administration’s first term. She is available for booking to groups of any size. The National Parents Union launched in January with affiliates in every state, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. He is married to artist Jackie Kazarian and they have two adult children who are proud graduates of the Chicago Public Schools. Instead, Rodrigues said she was met with indifference and ineptitude from instructors who were supposed to be helping her boy. I worked for nearly 13 years in the San Diego Unified School District as an early childhood education and a special education para educator. Bibb has dedicated her career to helping ensure all students are prepared for life after high school. It was through this support that I was able to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of Arkansas. "Walking out on kids during a strike for example, in schools that have zero percent proficiency is appalling," Marquez continued. (May 2019) The National Parents Organization (NPO) is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit charitable and educational organization in the United States that promotes shared parenting. As TNTP’s Chief Executive Officer, Dan Weisberg oversees TNTP’s executive team and all aspects of the organization’s operations, strategy and growth. Market data provided by Factset. Wife, daughter, sister, grandmother. I graduated from the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science then moving on to earn a Master’s Degree  in Business Administration. pursues legislative social change that will serve the underrepresented. I was able to help them identify as learners and find the educational environments that met their unique needs. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Prior to establishing RootED Northwest Arkansas, I served as the Education Program Manager at the Cisneros Center for New Americans. Kelley Williams-Bolar born July 15, 1970 is a native of Akron, Ohio. Called “arguably the most successful — parent organizer in education advocacy today,” her outstanding commitment to social, economic and educational equity for children and families spans decades. The impact of her passion, experience, work, and voice is felt beyond her own community as she serves as the Chief of Partnerships and Strategy for the National Parents Union, as the Director of Culture and Community for DBC Inc, is a member of the UNIDOS US National Institute for Latino School Leaders alumni council, serves on the board of Youth Empowerments Finest, and partners with organizations (nonprofit and for profit business) to provide comprehensive strategic action planning. Keri Rodrigues is Matthew, Miles and David’s mom and the Founding President of the National Parents Union. or redistributed. He has a background in conflict transformation, community organizing and United Nations peacekeeping. Legal Statement. When I get mad I organize. We believe, education systems must be transformed to eradicate generational, institutions of oppression. The main platform currently being used is Facebook, where she broadcasts 16 live shows per week revolving education, politics, and even Fun active shows like Zumba to get the entire family unit involved! Before Learning Heroes, Bibb held leadership positions at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Widmeyer Communications and Scholastic. Marisol Quevedo Rerucha is a proven leader who doesn’t just talk about healing, equity, social justice, and disrupting generational trauma; she has both lived experience and a proven record of doing this work while leading change in education and non-profit systems. Dr. Jose Padin from the Cuchillas neighborhood of the town of Corozal, in this school I began my courtship with my current husband. 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