CA-SFEC Launches Website: A New Resource for California Families

We’re excited to announce the launch of the California Statewide Family Engagement Center (CA-SFEC), a transformative initiative designed to bring families, schools, and communities together to support the success of all students in California. We believe that when families are involved in their children’s education, everyone benefits—students perform better, schools become more welcoming, and communities […]

CA-SFEC’s First Year: Milestones, insights and future directions

As we approach the end of the first year of the California Statewide Family Engagement Center (CA-SFEC), we are excited to share key updates on our progress. Launched with a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, CA-SFEC, led by the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) in partnership with the California Department […]

Meet Our Amazing Partners: Working Together for California Families

At the California Statewide Family Engagement Center (CA-SFEC), we believe that it takes a community to raise a child, and our partners are at the heart of this mission. Each of these incredible organizations brings something unique to the table, helping us empower families, support schools, and strengthen communities across California. We’re excited to introduce […]

PIQE to Lead $5 million U.S. Department of Education Grant

We are thrilled to announce that PIQE has been awarded a U.S. Department of Education (ED) grant for $5 million dollars to establish California’s first Statewide Family Engagement Center (SFEC). This grant reflects PIQE’s dedication to empowering low-income and immigrant families and communities, as well as educators and administrators to forge strong family-school partnerships needed […]

CA-SFEC to Launch Advisory Committee in June

The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) is proud to announce the launch of the California Statewide Family Engagement Center (CA-SFEC) Advisory Committee. This important initiative, supported by a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education over five years, aims to enhance family engagement practices across California.  The CA-SFEC Advisory Committee will be instrumental in […]