Empowered Parents in Community (EPiC)
Empowered Parents in Community (EPiC) is a community-rooted, collaborative, strength-based organization unapologetically committed to transforming outcomes for children, who are systematically underserved in education, and ensuring their success at school and in life.
We are a non-profit, 501c3 organization that’s cultivating parent leadership through collective organization and advocating for accountability at all levels. Our programs are open to all families - strengthening communities most impacted by the academic opportunity gap.
What We’re About
Collective community building and intentional engagement of like-minded parents, caregivers, and communities.
Advocating for high-quality educational opportunities and the equitable distribution of resources within schools and across school districts, from early childhood through college and career.
Our Core Beliefs
- Parents are essential in both supporting and holding schools accountable.
- When parents understand equity and teachers feel supported, we can foster collaboration for the success of all students.
- Parents who have the desire, time, and resources to commit can fiercely “stand in the gap” for those who do not, without judgment.
- By combining our wisdom and resources, parents and community partners can drive meaningful progress in eliminating educational inequities.
- We trust the lived experience of committed parents who are stepping in to close the opportunity gap.
We Educate and Advocate to Stop Suspending K2
Durham Public Schools listened and made the change!