Common Ground Speaks is a collaborative consortium of parent associations representing independent schools across Central and Northern New Jersey. Established in 1999, we provide high-quality programming that informs, inspires, and fosters meaningful connections among parents, educators, and students.
OUR MISSION
Common Ground Speaks is dedicated to fostering thoughtful dialogue, sharing trusted resources, and presenting impactful speakers and workshops that address the evolving needs of parents, educators, and students, while building strong community connections.
GOALS
Deliver two to three high-quality speaker events annually (October–May), showcasing nationally recognized thought leaders and trusted local experts in parenting, child development, and education.
Cultivate collaboration and shared learning through monthly member meetings.
Strengthen community through an annual social event for member schools, families, faculty, and administrators.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Common Ground Speaks is funded by the generous support of our member schools and strengthened through partnerships with foundations, corporations, and community organizations that value thoughtful engagement around education and parenting.
Strategic partnerships enable us to expand programming, elevate diverse voices, and bring distinguished speakers to our broader community.
We invite you to reach out to explore partnership opportunities.
OUR IMPACT
For more than 20 years, Common Ground Speaks has convened nationally recognized experts and respected local voices to serve families and educators across Northern and Central New Jersey.
As a collaborative consortium of independent schools, we are committed to thoughtful, research-based dialogue that strengthens our communities.
40+ speaker events presented
Thousands of parents and educators engaged
Multiple programs reaching capacity with waitlists
