Advocacy Education

Parents as Leaders at Home, at School, and in the Community

We partner and advocate with Latino/a/x parents, schools and the community to ensure equitable education outcomes.

SKCE’s educational advocacy programs engage Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers—as well as SKCE staff—in leadership development, systems change, and parent organizing to advocate for policy and educational equity at the school district level. We focus on providing opportunities to serve as a voice for children in school and district decision-making through civic engagement and advocacy for changes in educational policies and practices. We also partner and collaborate with Salem-Keizer Public Schools, as well as with other community organizations and coalitions, to achieve shared goals.

Leadership institute
Parent leadership
Systems change

Testimonials

Happy Parents, Happy Families

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From this class, I will take with me the importance of taking the time to listen to and respond to my children’s needs.

— Beatriz Pérez, Soluciones Positivas

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I’m taking with me how important it is to spend time with them and how important it is to play with them, even if it’s just 15–20 minutes.

— Denisse Martínez, Soluciones Positivas

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I learned that our children need more personal attention than toys or material things.

— María Butanda, Soluciones Positivas

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I understood that sometimes, in certain moments, it’s more important to follow the child’s lead in play instead of correcting everything and shutting down their creativity.

— Cinthia, Soluciones Positivas

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I learned how to play with my daughter and how to intentionally spend time with her.

— Maira Gómez, Soluciones Positivas

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I really enjoyed this program because I understood how important positive words are toward our children—praising them for their achievements.

— Denisse Martínez, Soluciones Positivas

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