National Parents Union

Summer is almost in the rearview. Our favorite memory was helping advance the READ Act out of committee toward a vote by the full Senate.

Before the school year chaos kicks in, tell us: what’s your family’s favorite memory from this summer? Share yours in the comments!

The New York Times wants to know how AI is actually changing students’ lives: how they use it, where it helps, where it hurts, and what the adults keep getting wrong. If you’ve got a high school or college student in your life give them the link:

Students: Is A.I. Changing Your Life? Tell Us. We’re looking for college and high school students to tell us about A.I.

When your child’s needs aren’t being met, silence isn’t an option. ICYMI: read this guest blog from Kevin Braithwaite about how being engaged isn’t the same thing as being an advocate. 👉🏽

A Parent’s Right: Advocating for your Child - National Parents Union By Kevin Brathwaite, Guest Blogger When my children first started school, I thought being a “good parent” meant showing up — going to teacher conferences, helping with homework, and attending their school events. However, as they have grown (now both in high school — which still feels imposs...

ICYMI: AI is in schools right now, and most families were never asked, never told, and never handed a permission slip. They don’t know what it's tracking, who sees it, and how long it's kept.

So we built something to fix that.
We’ve put together a free resource that breaks down what strong district policy should actually look like — the guardrails that keep your child's information protected instead of packaged. And because knowing your rights is only half the battle, we included a list of real questions you can walk into the principal's office and ask. No jargon. No law degree required.

Your kid's data is yours to protect. Start the school year knowing exactly what to ask for. 👉🏽 mykidmydata.org

It’s almost back to school time and parents are wondering how they’ll afford the necessary supplies. One tip: plan shopping around tax-free weekends. Find out if you live in or near a state that has one here:

2026 Sales Tax Holidays 2026 State-by-State Data View 2025 programs | View 2024 programs | View 2023 programs | View 2022 programs | View 2021 programs Note that rows marked with a note about “statute-derived” or ... Read more

ICYMI some really important legislation advanced out of committee yesterday.

Senate Panel Advances Science of Reading, Dyslexia Bills with Bipartisan Support Two bills passed out of the Senate HELP Committee Thursday, advancing the federal government’s oversight of literacy instruction and intervention.

Mira esta entrevista con Christy Moreno, nuestra Directora de Defensa y portavoz del Sindicato Nacional de Padres (NPU). Ella advierte sobre el impacto devastador que tendría el desmantelamiento del Departamento de Educación en millones de estudiantes, afectando programas esenciales como la educación temprana, la educación especial y las becas para educación superior, además de provocar despidos masivos en las escuelas. 📚

https://leckc.org/06Mar2025

Univision Nueva York

When families face unaffordable child care, pollution, and cuts to essential programs, waiting for someone else to fix the problem isn’t a solution. It’s time to organize locally and take a chance on something better. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5xxcxfbc

If you've been meaning to call, today's the day. We're closer than ever to getting every kid the reading support they need, but the READ Act won't move without us. It’s time for one last push. Call (202) 224-3121 & tell your senators to pass S.4689. Then send this to one more parent.