Middle school campus in Napa, California

The McPherson Neighborhood Initiative is a secondary school located at 2670 Yajome Street in Napa, California, United States. This institution is part of a place-based effort to enhance the academic and professional paths of students attending McPherson, Shearer, and Phillips Elementary Schools. Working in collaboration with school leaders and On The Move staff, the initiative aims to improve academic outcomes from preschool to college and career. Family resource centers on campus support family health and wellbeing, encourage parent engagement and learning, and promote youth leadership. The Youth Leadership Academies at elementary, middle, and high school levels work with parents and community members to establish an inter-generational pipeline of learning and leadership. By focusing on academic achievement, parent engagement, and youth leadership, the initiative aims to empower young people to create vibrant communities, pursue higher education, advocate for educational equity, and realize their full potential. Additionally, the institution offers programs like Parent University, Leadership Academy, and Citizenship Legal Services to further support families and individuals in the community. The McPherson Neighborhood Initiative is a part of On The Move, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting social equity through community partnerships and leadership development. Visit www.onthemovebayarea.org to learn more about their initiatives and impact.

Parent University is a school located at 3281 Solano Avenue in Napa, California, United States. The institution is part of the Neighborhood Initiative, a place-based effort to improve the academic and professional trajectory of children attending McPherson, Shearer, and Phillips Elementary Schools. School leaders and On The Move staff work together to enhance academic outcomes from preschool through college and career. Family resource centers at the schools support family health and wellbeing, promote parent leadership and learning, and collaborate with parents and community members to foster an inter-generational pipeline of learning and leadership. Parent University offers over 100 classes at eight elementary schools in Napa County, empowering parents to become more involved in their children's education and fostering a campus culture of volunteerism and parent leadership. The Leadership Academy engages children and youth from 4th grade through high school in developing and practicing leadership skills through community projects and teamwork.