To make every childs potential a reality Our Vision We urgently need to draw the attention of legislators to the Public Education crisis in Virginia VA ranks 5 th in Fourth Grade Reading ID: 622672
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Virginia PTASlide2
To make every child’s potential a reality.
Our VisionSlide3
We urgently need to draw the attention of legislators to the Public Education crisis in Virginia.
VA ranks 5
th
in Fourth Grade Reading
VA ranks 9
th
in Fourth Grade MathAverage teachersalary ranks 37th
VA ranks 39
th
among
all states in per pupil
f
unding from the stateSlide4
Polls have shown
that the public strongly support the idea that public education for kids should be a priority.
However, quality public education has not been a priority for our
lawmakers.Slide5
The
Virginia PTA and the Virginia Education Association (VEA) have
partnered to change the conversation around funding for Public Education in Virginia.Slide6
The Partnership BeginsTeachers and Parents
MessagingGoalsStrategyConcernsSlide7
W
e
will
gather in Richmond on April 18
th
at
the “Put Kids First” rally to demonstrate the massive support for better funding of public education in the
state. We will demand that
lawmakers
put our
kids first.Slide8
If we sit down and do nothing but complain, then nothing will change
. As separate individuals, our voices don’t ever get heard. But as a group-VEA members, the PTA
, the community - we have a lot of power.Slide9
Goals of the CampaignShow widespread support for our public schools.
Influence the Governor’s budget.Elect legislators who Put Kids First.Begin to Repair the Damage to PK-12.Slide10
Four Core Issues
The Cost of Underfunding
Class SizeQuality Early Childhood EducationOur Over-Tested KidsSlide11
Stay
informed by going on the “Put Kids First” website.http://www.goodforvirginia.org/putkidsfirst Slide12
Stories from the TrenchesStories make an impact. Ask people to tell you their stories. Use them in your messaging.
Stories from our campaign:UnderfundingClass sizeOver Testing
Pre-K Slide13
Current ProjectsVirginia Beach
Giles CountyPrince WilliamLoudounChesterfieldSlide14
What Can YOU Do?Visit the campaign web site for updates and information.
Connect with your local Education Association and PTA.Create/participate in Community Partnerships (Churches, Community Groups, other Associations, etc.) and work together to bring our message to lawmakers.Contact your legislators and demand they Put Kids First.Slide15
“When
teachers speak up #Game onWhen parents speak up
#Game over”
Diane
Ravitch