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Why a Black Parent Association?

A BPA provides a unified voice for advocating for students’ academic and socioemotional needs, addresses racial disparities in education and builds a supportive community for parents facing unique challenges within the school system. These associations empower parents to share their experiences, support each other, and ensure that Black children receive a high-quality, equitable education.

A Supportive Community Rooted In Sharing Experiences

The BPA Serves To:

*Share Understanding Provide a space for Black parents to connect with others who understand their unique experiences and challenges within the education system.

*Empower Foster a sense of collective power, as a united voice carries more weight when advocating for change than individual voices.

*Mutual Support We can find guidance and support from one another, helping each other navigate the school system and support their children’s development.

Advocate For Equitable Education

Address Systemic Barriers: A Black Parent Association can work to dismantle systemic barriers that Black students face, such as the opportunity gap and the school-to-prison pipeline.
Direct Advocacy: It allows for direct advocacy to school administrators and policymakers to address issues of bias, discrimination, and inequitable treatment that Black students and families may experience.
Ensure Representation: It ensures that Black parents’ perspectives and concerns are heard and considered in school decisions, promoting policies that benefit all students.

Enhance Student Success

Improve Academic Outcomes: By working together, parent associations can help promote academic success by ensuring students have access to the resources they need to thrive in school.
Fostering A Positive School Environment: They can advocate for culturally relevant curriculum and a more inclusive school environment where Black children feel seen, valued, and able to reach their full potential.

What The BPA is NOT

*Funded. Public or Privately. Period. *HRCE Sanctioned, Supported or Connected *Monitored, Audited, Policed or Controlled by External Organizations *Politically or Religiously Affiliated

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