What is Parents for Public Schools?

PPS is a national organization founded here in Mississippi in 1989. Today, there are 19 PPS chapters in 11 states. From our initial chapters, PPS is now expanding throughout the state to engage more parents to work for quality education for all Mississippi children. We train and educate parents to engage business leaders, community leaders, principals, and school district administrators to create broad-based reform and improvement.

What does PPS do?

PPS works on a school, school district, state, and national level to improve education for all children. This can mean training parents to serve on the school board or a school site council, assisting with a school district budget committee, or implementing a plan to reduce dropouts. PPS chapters sponsor monthly luncheons on education issues and conduct intensive six-day Parent Leadership Institute forums to inform parents how school districts work. PPS identifies local school district needs and provides training and information to parents and the public about how to resolve problems and build relationships to improve schools for all children.

PPS works with other advocacy organizations to develop local and state policy and to involve parents in the decisions made by administrators. PPS provides a statewide network of committed parents to advocate for educational reform.

Do I have to pay to join?

No. Participation in most PPS events is free of charge. If you would like to make a donation to support PPS, please visit our website at www.parents4publicschools.org.

Is PPS a political organization?

No. PPS does not endorse candidates for public office or make political contributions.

How can I get involved?

You can sign up to receive emails and news from PPS. PPS has staff across the state organizing parents. For more information on how to join our mailing list or reach a PPS parent coah, please visit the Schoolhouse to Statehouse homepage or call our office at 1-800-880-1222.