America is facing a crisis that threatens our schools and our students, with more than 80% of school districts expected to lay off school staff. These layoffs will lead to crowded classrooms to dramatic program cuts.
That’s why it’s so important to Speak Up for Education and Kids!
Call 866-608-6355 NEA’s message about the importance of education funding, and to URGECONRES TO INCLUDE EDUCATION JOBS IN THE EMERGENCY FUNDING BILL.
Take Action:
- Call 1-866-608-6355to contact your representative in Congress.
- You will hear talking points and will be connected to the United States Capitol Switchboard – ask for your House Member. To find out who your House Member is, either ask the NEA operator or click here.
- Tell your Representative to protect the future of our children by supporting funding to save education jobs in the emergency funding bill.
- With 300,000 education layoffs expected, our students are the ones who will suffer – in overcrowded classrooms, with less time in school, and without the teachers and school staff needed to give them individual attention and help.
- Share this call-in information with your friends, Ask them to call Congress and inform their friends about this crucial legislation
Other Actions You Can Take to Speak Up for Education & Kids:
- E-mail your Members of Congress to support funding to save education jobs in the emergency supplemental appropriations bill.
- Become a “fan” of Speak up for Education and Kidson Facebook – a community of educators and concerned citizens – now more than 19,000 strong – who believe our nation has a responsibility to invest in education and avoid the short-sighted cuts that could deprive our students of the bright futures they deserve.
- Print the posterfor our event and post at your school or workplace.