Community Advocacy

Arizona Education Network - www.arizonaeducationnetwork.com

ASBA K-12 Advocacy Training - www.azsa.org/advocacy/pubs/ASAASBA1209.pdf

Stand for Children - www.stand.org

AEA March4Schools Coalition - www.march4schools.org

Expect More Arizona - www.expectmorearizona.org

The APPLE Coalition - www.appleaz.org

Advocacy ideas:

View a slideshow of the Lift Up Our Voices for Education - LOVE rally on February 13, 2010 - http://www.flickr.com/photos/35539061@N07/sets/72157623449577982/show/

Attend and support local education rallies.

Support your local bond or override election.

Write a letter to the editor about an education issue that is important to you.

Learn more about K-12 education in Arizona and what issues you can help with.

Volunteer for a school district committee or site council.

Talk to members of your community about what's working and what is needed.

Host a "Legislator Night" at your local school or school district.

Organize a coalition or join an existing one to support Arizona public schools.

Meet with your legislators to discuss why public education should be their priority, too - contact them at info@www.azleg.gov.