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Use your voice and your vote to Give Kids Good Schools.
Candidates have already started campaigning for the 2008 presidential primaries and other elections. Now is the time make sure quality public education is a top priority during the campaigns, on Election Day and every day. Here's how:
Know what's happening in your public schools
Participate in school board and other local and federal elections
Ask questions and use non-partisan information to make informed electoral decisions
Vote for issues that improve the quality of public education for all students
Stay informed and let elected officials know you are paying attention
Individuals have a powerful role when it comes to electing candidates and passing measures that support quality public education. This guide is written for everyone who wants to know how to recognize questions and issues that impact the quality of public schools.
Use these questions at town hall meetings, in emails to elected officials, and as you read news articles to help determine where elected officials stand on critical isues that impact public education.
