Innovate Public Schools is a nonprofit community organization that builds the leadership and capacity of parents and educators across California and nationwide to realize the excellent, equitable public school systems that our children deserve.

We created this voter guide to help you make your vote count for kids this election.

Many people are following the presidential election, but do you know who makes most important decisions that directly impact schools and youth in our community?

Our local elected officials!

This year, you will also have the chance to vote directly on two important statewide propositions that are critical for education.

Often, voters skip items where they don’t have information. We hope this guide will change that. In local races further down your ballot, your vote really counts.

Video Candidate Guide

As a nonprofit 501c3, Innovate Public Schools cannot and does not endorse candidates. But every voter should informed on all individuals running. In his guide, we provide local school board and city council candidate information for the following regions:

• East Palo Alto/Ravenswood

• Redwood City

• Sequoia Union High School District

• San Mateo County

• SJUSD & Santa Clara County

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Who is the most influential person in getting people to vote? YOU!

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