California Parents for Public Virtual Education

04/01/2026

Read about CPPVE’s presentation of the Golden Apple Award to Senator Angelique Ashby.

In a state where debates over education can often feel entrenched, moments of recognition can cut through the noise. This week,California Parents for Public Virtual Educationnamed Senate Majority LeaderAngelique Ashbyas a recipient of its Golden Apple Award — a nod to her ongoing support for paren...

03/26/2026

Congrats to one of our California students!

03/25/2026

We are grateful to the parents who attended our advocacy summit this year. Today, CPPVE presented our Golden Apple Award to the staff for Senator Angelique Ashby.

03/05/2026

Are you from San Diego County or San Bernardino County?

Join us tomorrow — Friday, March 6 — for legislative staff briefings with the offices of Assemblymember Darshana Patel (11:30 AM) and Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (12:30 PM).

This is an opportunity to share your personal perspective on your child’s unique online learning experience and help advocate for our schools and students.

Send us a DM and we’ll share the Zoom link.

02/21/2026

Compelling column by CPPVE Board Member Margaret Elias urging Congress to pass the App Store Accountability Act to better protect kids from online dangers and hate. — let’s get this done!

Congress should pass the App Store Accountability Act and restore a basic safeguard that protects children while respecting parental authority.

02/20/2026

Today is the last day!

⏰ Last Call! Applications for the 2026 PSO Scholarship are due tonight at 11:59pm PST.

Don’t miss this chance to earn funds for your education! Click our link in bio to apply before the clock runs out. Here’s What You Need to Know:

💵 We’re awarding $11,000 in scholarships
🎓 High School Seniors enrolled in online public or online private schools are eligible
🗓️ Deadline to apply is TONIGHT at 11:59pm PST

Submit Your Application NOW: parentsforschooloptions.org/resources/scholarship

02/10/2026

PSO Scholarship Program for High School Seniors — February 20th Deadline

CPPVE is pleased to share that our national advocacy partner, Parents for School Options (PSO), has relaunched its annual PSO Scholarship Program for high school seniors. This program reflects a shared commitment to supporting students as they pursue higher education and highlighting the value of personalized learning. For the 2025 scholarship cycle, PSO will award one $2,500 scholarship, five $1,000 scholarships, and seven $500 scholarships.

Eligible applicants include high school seniors enrolled in public or online schools, school-at-home programs, or independent study programs who are current U.S. residents with a valid email address. Students may apply by submitting either a 250-word written essay or a two-minute video essay based on the provided prompt, with video submissions shared via a public platform such as YouTube. The application deadline is February 20, 2026.

Please click the link to complete this form.

01/29/2026

Join CPPVE at this year’s Parents Not Partisan Summit! See details and register today!

California Policy Center’s Parent Union is celebrating our 10-year anniversary — a decade of advocating for parents’ rights, educational excellence and school choice.

Thank you to the parents, advocates and supporters who’ve helped make CPC Parent Union one of the most effective networks of education reform leaders in our state.

Join us in Sacramento to celebrate this milestone at our Parents Not Partisans Summit!

Register: bit.ly/PNPSummit2026

01/22/2026

Be sure to read our new newsletter. Lots of details about the upcoming legislative session and opportunities for parents.

01/14/2026

The Summit is FREE for all CPPVE parents who attend an online charter school or blended learning curriculum. Space is limited. Join us!

Registration is open for CPC’s 5th annual Parents Not Partisans Summit, March 24–25, 2026 in Sacramento! Learn, train & build coalitions with parent group leaders and education reform advocates from across the state. Register → https://bit.ly/PNPSummit2026

01/12/2026

See details for PSO’s annual scholarship program…

12/29/2025

Too often in California, parents are asked to weigh in on education reform only after the framework has already been set.