PPS PEP Graduate and Executive Director Serve on R egional Action Committee with Sec. Cardona

This past year, Vanessa Marrero and Anna Barrett Smith were selected to serve on the Regional Action Committees for U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. [Forward this message to a friend.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [Web Site]( [View in Browser]( [Logo](   PPS UPDATES December 2023 [Image] PPS PEP Graduate and Executive Director Serve on Regional Action Committee with Sec. Cardona   This past year, Vanessa Marrero (Executive Director of PPS San Francisco) and Anna Barrett Smith (PEP Graduate of PPS Pitt County, as well as 2 term school board member) were selected to serve on the Regional Action Committees (RAC) for U. S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. Both were selected to serve on the committee within their region and participated in work that will ultimately impact public education within the U.S. During a debrief session, Barrett shared that, “It was just a fascinating experience, and I feel so lucky to have had a chance to be part of it.” Additionally, Marrero stated that, “The experience with the RAC was really nice and fruitful. I facilitated 7 focal groups across the state of California where we learned much about our priorities (opportunity gap, chronic absenteeism, social-emotional learning (SEL), and teacher retention). I was also able to connect with colleagues that I haven't seen in a while! It was great!” Congratulations to Anna and Vanessa! We are so proud of your hard work with the Regional Action Committees! Happy Holidays from PPS!   The holiday season is upon us, and we would like to wish you happy holidays! We hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones. 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Via U.S. Mail Please make checks payable to: Parents for Public Schools, Inc. 4915 I-55 N, Suite 203-B Jackson, MS 39206 PPS Policy Analyst Selected to Participate in 2024 Nonprofit Civic Engagement Collective   Becky Glover, PPS Policy Analyst, was chosen to join the 2024 Nonprofit Civic Engagement Collective. This program, offered by the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits & Philanthropy, will prepare Glover to make a lasting impact in public policy and advocacy and contribute to positive change in Mississippi communities. Glover was 1 of 10 individuals selected statewide to participate. The Collective aims to equip nonprofit professionals in Mississippi with the skills and knowledge needed to plan policy agendas, run advocacy campaigns, and engage in civic initiatives. During the program, Glover will participate in monthly learning sessions, collaborate with policy experts, and build a network of like-minded nonprofit professionals. Congratulations, Becky! We are confident that your expertise will greatly benefit the Collective. Parent Engagement Leadership Program TOT Session   Recently, Kylene Dibble, PPS Director of Chapter Services, led a training-of-trainers (TOT) session for Impact Alamance in Burlington, NC. Impact Alamance has experienced tremendous success with our Parent Engagement Program (PEP) – Parent Leadership, and they wanted to train more facilitators for an upcoming session. Impact Alamance is now interested in recruiting a cohort using PPS’s Parent Leadership Program in Spanish. PPS Greenwood & Leflore County Chapter Hosts Community and Health Resources Fair for Local Families   Recently, our PPS of Greenwood & Leflore County chapter sponsored their Community and Health Resources fair. The event was free to the public and offered valuable health resources, educational information, and community support services to enhance the well-being of local families.   By the Numbers Statistics from the experts about issues that impact public schools   - 2023: The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology has released a 2023 report on the opportunities and risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. This report emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge, engaging educators and communities, and developing technology plans and policies for AI use in education. Click [here]( for access.       Follow Us on Social Media Please remember to like and share PPS information with friends and family. Follow us on [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( and [Twitter]( today! #PublicSchoolProud Copyright © 2023 Parents for Public Schools, Inc. 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