Thunderbirds Charities Grant Expands Parent and Caregiver Engagement to Boost Educational Outcomes in Arizona

Phoenix, AZ – December 19, 2025 – ALL In Education is proud to announce that Thunderbirds Charities has awarded a $25,000 grant to support our mission of ensuring students across Arizona thrive in their K-12 education. This generous funding will allow us to expand the Parent Educator Academy (PEA)—a program designed to bridge the communication gap between schools and families, empower caregivers with the knowledge to navigate the education system, and amplify their ability to advocate for their children’s success.

Empowering Parents, Transforming Education

The Parent Educator Academy was launched in 2020 as a response to the challenges families faced in navigating virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the program has become a cornerstone of ALL In Education’s efforts, particularly among multilingual Latino families. To date, PEA has served over 716 caregivers through 9 Cohorts, helping them gain confidence, knowledge, and agency in their children’s education.

The goal of PEA is to equip Latino and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) parents and caregivers with actionable insights and resources to drive meaningful change. The curriculum covers essential topics such as:

• Navigating the education system and parental rights
• Effective communication strategies with teachers and administrators
• The importance of early literacy and math skills
• Collaboration between families and schools to improve student outcomes

PEA alumna and now Parent Facilitator Tatiana Perez shares the program’s impact:
“This (PEA) gives parents the guidance to truly get involved, understand how it works, and also be able to advocate for their children in any situation that comes up. They’ll know who to contact, they’ll gain confidence, and will get rid of the fear that they can’t actually make a change.”

Expanding Our Reach with Thunderbirds Charities’ Support

Family engagement plays a critical role in student success, particularly in underrepresented and low-income communities. Thanks to Thunderbirds Charities, ALL In Education will be able to double the number of parents and caregivers served, with a focused expansion in the Roosevelt School District in South Phoenix.

PEA is offered twice during the academic year in both English and Spanish. The nine-week program includes two 90-minute virtual sessions per week, allowing participants to attend from home without the challenges of transportation or child care. The program culminates in a graduation celebration, recognizing parents’ commitment and achievements.

By investing in family engagement, we are not only supporting parents and caregivers but also positively impacting students, educators, and entire school communities. With this funding, we are taking another step toward ensuring that ALL students, regardless of background, have access to a high-quality education.