When Parents Speak, Change Happens.

Lisa Clarke Speaks Podcast

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

Lisa B. Clarke is a parent leadership advocate, consultant, and speaker helping parents move from confusion to clarity in education systems. She equips parents to lead with strategy, confidence, and purpose—because when parents speak, change happens. lisaclarke26.substack.com

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When Parents Speak, Change Happens.

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The Hidden Power of Parent Groups — And What It Really Takes to Build One That Changes Everything 06.07.2026 38:13

Let me tell you about two parent groups. The first meets once a month in a school library. Attendance is inconsistent. The same three people do all the work. Money raised at the fall fundraiser disappears into a bank account that nobody has full visibility into. When a budget cut threatens the art program — nobody mobilizes. Nobody shows up to board meetings. The cuts go through. The art program d...

Why Your School's Parent Engagement Problem Starts at the Top 29.06.2026 31:57

You’ve seen it before. Two schools. Same district. Same funding. Same curriculum. Same state standards. One fills the gymnasium for parent night. The other struggles to get 15 families through the door. Same resources. Completely different culture. So what makes the difference? Nine times out of ten — it’s the principal. Not the PTO. Not the parent coordinator. Not the district’s family engagement...

Why Parents Groups Leave PTA, and Become PTOs 23.06.2026 26:25

It starts with a question someone finally says out loud: " Why are we sending a portion of ever dollar we raise out of this building?” That question is being asked in school cafeterias across this country right now, and it’s driving one of the biggest quiet shifts in parent leadership in modern education history. In this episode, I break down everything you need to know about the difference betwee...

PTA vs PTO:What Nobody Tells You Before You Choose 15.06.2026 26:25

It starts with a question someone finally says out loud: “Why are we sending a portion of every dollar we raise out of this building?” That question is being asked in school cafeterias across this country right now — and it’s driving one of the biggest quiet shifts in parent leadership in modern education history. In this episode, I break down everything you need to know about the difference betwe...

You spoke up. They nodded. Nothing changed. 15.06.2026 21:22

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Five Secrets That Turn Parents Into Power Players 11.04.2026 6:05

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit lisaclarke26.substack.com Turn frustration into strategy with this powerful parent advocacy podcast. Discover 5 proven secrets to help you document effectively, lead solution-focused meetings, build school relationships, use data to advocate, and create strong parent alliances. Designed for parents ready to move from unheard to influent...