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Date: 24 July 2024  Cape Town, — In a powerful response to the need for greater parental involvement in education, we are proud to introduce the Parent Power activation card for schools in South Africa.   Improving Parental Involvement  Parent Power aims to bridge the gap between parents and schools by fostering an environment where parents […]

The new minister of basic education, Siviwe Gwarube, is looking to make her mark in a department that has been run by Angie Motshekga since 2009. So, it’s not surprising that she used a television interview to assure parents that her department will focus on its core mandate rather than politics. This is good news, […]

Parent Power, a leading initiative dedicated to enhancing parental engagement in education, is excited to announce the launch of the Parent Power Schools Challenge Competition. This nationwide contest invites schools across South Africa to showcase their commitment to meaningful parental engagement.  The Parent Power Schools Challenge Competition aims to highlight the critical role that parents […]

Michael Sterksen – 2024 Parent Power Champion, 2023 Teachers CAN  Participating in the “Parent Power” program has been a deeply enriching experience, both personally and professionally. Throughout the program, we explored the transformative potential of design thinking, systems thinking, and storytelling in empowering teachers to assist parents in actively engaging in their children’s education development. One of the most striking […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that it’s an election year. On 29 May, South Africans go to the polls to vote in a new government. But there is another election that you might not know about unless you’re a parent. Even then you might be unaware that school governing body (SGB) […]

In an Op-Ed published in the Mail and Guardian on the 31st of August, Parent Power asserts that schools must allow parents voices to be heard to ensure quality education, however parents do not have a lens and language with which to gauge the quality of education in South Africa. When we think about quality […]

In Ganyesa, a small village outside of Vryburg in the North West, Mme Mashego* an enthusiastic mother to a grade 6 learner, takes pride in going to her son’s school a week before assessments start to encourage learners to study and try their best at school. While Mme Mashego did not finish school, she wants […]

PARENT POWER LAUNCHES REPORT ON QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH THE EYES OF PARENTS Parents play a unique role in their children’s education as the first teachers and champions of their learning. They are also a vital part of a school’s ecosystem whether or not they are involved in school governing body structures. For this reason, Parent […]

Reimagining connections: Building community Parent Power is a visionary initiative that is transforming the way communities, parents, schools, and the broader ecosystem connect with one another. By reimagining these connections, we aim to build strong and vibrant communities where every voice is heard and valued. We believe that advocacy requires agency and that partnership between […]