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Jackson, MS – Parents for Public Schools® (PPS) proudly announces its 2025–2026 National Board of Directors, a dynamic group of leaders representing education, policy, law, healthcare, and community advocacy across the country. Together, they will guide the organization’s mission to strengthen public schools by engaging, educating, and mobilizing parents as active partners in their children’s education. Board members play a vital role in shaping PPS’s direction by setting goals, making policy, ensuring fiscal oversight, and championing the organization’s mission to promote quality public education for every child. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to supporting…

The National Office of Parents for Public Schools® (PPS) is proud to announce the hiring of its new Project Manager for Mississippi, Chiquikta Fountain. Fountain returns to the National Office after her term as the Executive Director of Delta Hands for Hope.   Fountain's career spans nearly two decades in community and family engagement, education advocacy, and organizing, with leadership roles in organizations such as AmeriCorps, the Children’s Defense Fund (SPARK), and a six-year tenure at PPS as a Parent Coach prior to leading Delta Hands for Hope.   With her wealth of knowledge, dedication to equity, and commitment to empowering families…

Jackson, MS – Parents for Public Schools® (PPS) is excited to announce that Jarred Gibson has been appointed as the organization’s Director of Organizational Advancement. This is a newly created position for PPS and a new role for Jarred who previously served as the North Carolina Project Manager for PPS.   With nearly two decades of experience championing educational equity, Gibson brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for public education to this pivotal leadership role.  “PPS National had a need for someone to focus on the resources needed to further develop a network of public school advocates,” said…

Jackson, MS – Parents for Public Schools® (PPS) is excited to announce it has been awarded a $150,000 grant from Family Values @ Work, a national network of 27 state and local coalitions that work together to ensure family-friendly workplace policies.  Through this grant, PPS will champion language justice and culture change work, ensuring all families—regardless of background or primary language—have access to the resources and support they need to advocate for strong public schools. This funding will also allow PPS to expand its efforts in advancing civic and voter engagement, promoting democracy defense, and supporting Black children and families. …