Fact, Fiction, or Something in Between. As parent leaders engage in this democracy and work toward creating positive change and outcomes in their communities for children, it is critical to discern what is fact, fiction or subjective interpretation in the news we read, hear and experience. “What is truth?” This question has been asked for…
Taking on the Myth of Thanksgiving by Jaclyn Roessel
Did you know that November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth? As you spend time with family and reflect on this season of giving thanks, we wanted to share some insight from Jaclyn Roessel, from the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture. Growing up as a Diné woman, I was taught to carry on my cultural practices of reverence for…
NPLI News – Spring Edition 2019
Finding Hope. We find ourselves in a cycle of joy and tragedy in our world today. The panoramic view of tragedy and disaster to the regeneration of voice and justice. We are taking it all in. Please enjoy the latest issue of our NPLI Newsletter.
Take Action on Immigration Policy Change
Take Action on Immigration Policy Change: “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds” A Proposed Rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on October 10, 2018 ACTION: Submit public comment by December 10, 2018 (details follow below). BACKGROUND: As a core member partner of United Parent Leaders Action Network (UPLAN), the National Parent Leadership Institute (NPLI) brings this important issue forward…
NPLI 2018 Racial Equity Think Tank: Advancing Racial Justice Through Parent Leadership
The National Parent Leadership Institute (NPLI) Hosts Racial Equity Think Tank in Rochester, NY Racial Equity Think Tank Builds Parent Leaders’ capacity to address inequities in their Communities. ROCHESTER, NY — The National Parent Leadership Institute (NPLI) with the support of the Hagedorn Foundation, Abriendo Puertas, and the Einhorn Foundation, convened Parent Leaders and Parent…
Fall 2018
Thoughtful and Thankful. As autumn ends and gives way to winter, we are thoughtful and thankful. We weep for and with those affected by the catastrophic California fires that took the lives of so many and devastated communities. We are thoughtful to recognize the resulting trauma on families and thankful for those who were saved and…
PLEN – Parent Leadership Evaluative Network
The Metropolitan Center for Equity and Research on the Transformation of Schools at New York University, “in partnership with the field, the Policy, Research, and Evaluation Team at Metro Center has created a draft indicator framework for evaluators and organizations to use to measure the impact of parent leadership initiatives (PLIs) on families and communities. The…
ASCEND The Aspen Institute – States Leading the Way
Hartford PLTI Alumni and Two-Gen Parent Leaders, Janine McMahon and Stephan Palmer were invited to participate on a panel to discuss the importance of engaging the voices of parents as a core principle of the two-generation approach. Strong programs and policies incorporate parent feedback loops. Janine and Stephan shared their personal stories as well as…
Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Ella Baker Child Policy Institute
Ella Baker Child Policy InstituteKnoxville, TennesseeJune 4th – June 6th, 2018 NPLI Co-Directors Donna Thompson-Bennett and Patti Keckeisen were honored to be invited back to the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Ella Baker Child Policy Institute this summer to be onto leadership team of trainers who prepare college students and recent graduates to deliver the model Integrated…
PLTI National Training
Parent Leadership Training Institute National TrainingSpringfield, MassachusettsAugust 5th – 8th, 2018 NPLI will be hosting a PLTI National Training to train and certify PLTI Facilitators, Site Coordinators, Civic Design Members and CLTI Teachers. If you are interested in attending the training in any capacity listed above or want to attend because you are interested in…