BLACK mobile logo

california

education

Parent Institute for Quality Education’s 2024 Impact Report

June 11, 2025

The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) recently released its 2024 Longitudinal Academic Impact Report, which studied over 1,000 California students whose caregivers completed PIQE's eight-week Signature Family Engagement Program. Research conducted by San Diego State University's Center for Equity and Biliteracy Education Research found that 91% of these students graduated high school and 56. 6% pursued higher education, with similar strong results among English Learners.

Who is affected

  • Students whose caregivers participated in PIQE's eight-week Signature Family Engagement Program
  • English Learner students
  • Families of program participants
  • Communities experiencing generational, racial, and gender inequity

What action is being taken

  • PIQE is conducting and sharing research on educational outcomes through its 2024 Longitudinal Academic Impact Report
  • The Signature Family Engagement Program is actively empowering families to support their children's education
  • PIQE is working to enhance inclusivity and expand data collection strategies
  • PIQE is continuing efforts to promote social and economic advancement through quality education

Why it matters

  • The program results (91% high school graduation rate and 56.6% college enrollment) exceed state and national averages
  • The findings demonstrate that equity and excellence in education are mutually reinforcing goals
  • The program helps disrupt cycles of generational, racial, and gender inequity
  • Beyond academics, the program strengthens participants' self-identity, confidence, language, and cultural awareness

What's next

  • PIQE will continue enhancing inclusivity and expanding data collection strategies to support its mission
  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

Parent Institute for Quality Education’s 2024 Impact Report