Family
power
for quality
schools

5C uplifts the power and voice of Contra
Costa County Charter School Families

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a growing movement to protect high-quality schools

5C uplifts the power and voice of Contra Costa County Charter School Families

a coalition for quality

Building collective power by developing grassroots leaders who defend access to high-quality education

united around a common vision

Family and community engagement is vital to ensure children have opportunity, choice, and access to high-quality schools

protecting school choice

Advocating collectively for the public charter schools in Contra Costa County that serve 12,000 students

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who is 5c?

We are families, educators and youth representing quality public charter schools in Contra Costa County

why now?

Charter school families require a vehicle to make their voices heard when decisions about funding, renewals, and facilities for their children's education are on the line.

Family
and community Empowerment

Building the capacity of emerging leaders to advocate for their school

civic engagement

Raising the voices of families on critical education matters

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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY . CONTRA COSTA COUNTY .

we can make a difference

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