Grassroots Change

In order to make tangible and sustainable change in Miami, P.S. 305 focuses on developing leaders from within. This means building a network of hundreds of informed and active stakeholders across the city to advocate for their kids and communities. ​

Community Organizing

Through classic, asset-based community organizing, we aim to identify and develop a diverse group of leaders from across the city in pursuit of an excellent public education system. Our organizing team engages stakeholders in a leadership development pipeline that trains and coaches students, teachers, parents, and community members to amplify their voice in the education conversation. ​

Our Model

Our model centers on traditional community organizing, where our leaders focus on creating change in their schools, communities, and the school system as a whole. We build teams of families, developing their skills along the way. Leaders work on local, city, district, and statewide issues, including supporting proven policies and people that improve outcomes for kids. ​Our model is based on research from the ABCD Institute, as well as the approaches of Marshall Ganz and PICO.