Education Equity and Justice
Dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline by improving the school climate for students and their family.
Vision
Our vision is to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline by transforming our schooling into more equitable educational system for all students and their families.
We empower leaders like:
Padres Unidos Salinas & South County
La Cosecha
Alternative Education
Peninsula Parents Coalition
Seaside Youth Leadership Academy
Wellness Wednesday
Areas of Engagement
Budget Advocacy Local and Statewide
School Climate and Culture
Black and Brown Solidarity
School Discipline Local and Statewide
Capacity Building and Leadership Development
Coalitions
Padres Unidos
We are guided by a shared and collective vision of transforming the educational system into one that is healthier and more equitable for the students of our community.
Wins
From being present in one district, to now advocating in the county and statewide.
4.2 billion investment in the state of California to transform our schools to be more racially equitable by sharing the power of decision making between parents and students.
More than 1 million dollars in investment in Salinas, for counselors, psychologists, social workers,
Improving food nutrition in Salinas City Elementary School District.
Mission
To bring equity to the education of all youth and children in general by advocating for culturally relevant spaces where children, youth, and families receive the social-emotional support necessary to help them achieve academic and family success. Dismantle school to prison pipeline through improving the school climate of the student and the family. We want to create a new narrative of collaboration and involvement of parents since we believe that parents have their own ways of getting involved in the education of their children at their times and through their values. We want parents to be seen as an asset for school districts.
Impact
Martha Zárate
A member of Padres Unidos, explains the difference she has noticed in her community since she has started organizing with other parents for education equity.
City of Salinas, City Council
Former Padres Unidos Member, Salinas City Council Member, Jose Andrew Sandoval with Padres Unidos Core Team, Martha Zarate, Soledad Organizer, Norma Villalobos Alisal District organizer and Alma Loredo Padres Unidos Organizer.