Advocacy

Public Schools are dependent on local, state and federal funding, and regulated by laws and policies at each level of government.  The Public Relations, Advocacy, & Legislative (PRAL) Committtee tracks legislation that will impact the district, and advocates for quality public education for all students.

What you can do:

1. Learn about education issues and legislation

• BCSD Board Statements
• Lower Hudson Education Coalition - Voter Voice
• Alliance for Quality Education Action Updates
• New York State School Boards Association - Advocacy Alerts
• Alliance for Quality Education - Legislative Priorities
• The New York State Education Department - Policy Guidance

2. Take action

• Find your representatives and send them a mass email with this helpful online tool: Lower Hudson Education Commission Advocacy System
• Send templated emails on target issues to state representatives: New York State School Boards Association Action Center
• Send emails to legislators with a letter template you can customize: Alliance for Quality Education Action Updates
• Write a letter to the editor and send it to local news outlets
• Organize a letter-writing campaign through social media.
• TIP: Short, solutions-oriented messages with a clear call to action are most effective.