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Parent Voice Fellowship

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Overview

Parent Voice Fellowship

Overview: A fellowship program administered by New Schools for Alabama designed to develop parent leadership and advocacy skills. The program supports parents in engaging with schools, holding leaders accountable, and developing advocacy capabilities.

Geographic Scope: Alabama

Focus Areas:

  • Parent leadership development

  • Advocacy skills training

  • Educational equity and school engagement

  • Community accountability

  • Parent voice in charter school governance and operations

    • Program Features:

  • Parent circles at participating schools (e.g., Empower Community School)

  • Spaces for parent engagement and school accountability

  • Support for parents advocating for their children's educational interests

  • Recognition of parent contributions to school improvement

    • Alumni Recognition:

  • Jametrice McAdams - 2024 Changemaker Award winner (National Alliance for Public Charter Schools)

  • Established 3rd Grade Parent Circle at Empower Community School in Bessemer, AL

  • Recognized as Resource Hero by National Parents Union

  • Selected to speak at National Alliance for Public Charter Schools panel in Washington, D.C.

    • Organization Connection:

  • Part of Alabama's Charter School Parent Voice Network

  • Founded/coordinated by Candie Mitchell-Price, Chief Communications Officer of NSFA

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 205-549-3214

  • Email: candie@newschoolsforalabama.org

  • Website: newschoolsforalabama.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specifics Not Detailed in Provided Content:

  • The provided website content does not include detailed application procedures or requirements for the Parent Voice Fellowship

  • Program details are limited in the source material

    • How to Apply:

  • Contact New Schools for Alabama directly

  • Phone: 205-549-3214

  • Email: candie@newschoolsforalabama.org

  • Visit: newschoolsforalabama.org

    • Program Participation:

  • Parents interested in parent circles should contact their local charter school

  • Example: Empower Community School in Bessemer, AL has an established Parent Circle

    • Timeline:

  • Exact application deadlines and program cycle not specified in provided content

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