On March 25, 2019, IAASE will be joining with national organizations across the country for Public Schools Week—a week to showcase the great things happening every day in public schools and show the potential for greater things.
As an organization of special education administrators, we support public education because it supports the basic tenets of IDEA - that ALL students should have an appropriate PUBLIC education. Nine out of every 10 students attend a public school and public schools must serve every child child—regardless of ability, religion, wealth, language, country of origin, or need. We understand that by strengthening the public school system we strengthen our democracy.
Given the attacks on public education in the public eye, it is important that members of Congress take a stand in supporting public schools and commit to strengthening and protecting our public education system. We are asking you to send an email to your Representative and ask them to co-sponsor a resolution for Public Schools Week that recognizes that public schools are the foundation of a 21st-century democracy ensures America’s children and youth can contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country. The resolution also calls on Congress to:
- support such necessities as counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning
- support inclusive and safe high-quality public schools where children learn to think critically, problem solve and build relationships.
- advance equity and excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices ensure every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experiences.
SEND AN EMAIL NOW AND ASK YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TO SUPPORT PUBLIC
SCHOOLS WEEK.
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Dear Representative xx,
As a xx and a constituent, I am writing to ask that you sign onto the bipartisan Congressional resolution to designate the week of March 25 through 29, 2019 as "Public Schools Week.”
In my role as a xx, I see the importance of public schools every day and also the need to further strengthen and protect these vital democratic institutions. (Give example)
I know that communities are stronger, and schools are better when we all work together to support public education and I hope that you sign the bipartisan Public Schools Week resolution and celebrate the wide range of educators, school professionals, parents and advocates who work tirelessly to help every student meet their highest potential.
Thank you,
Your Name
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