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Welcome to the MCSN Advocacy action center
The charter school movement is accomplishing great things in Maryland, bringing excellence, innovation, and new choices to the public education system.
We need your help! Charter schools need active grassroots supporters to help them with the political and financial challenges they face, and they depend on parent and community involvement to grow and thrive.
There are a number of great ways you can get involved and make a difference. By getting involved, you'll be demonstrating to decision-makers that charter schools have strong support in the community and making sure your voice is heard in the process.
JOIN US IN ANNAPOLIS!
3rd annual CHARTER SCHOOL
ADVOCACY DAY
Date TBD , February, 2011
WHY Encourage OUR Legislators to support legislation which will
improve the situation for charter school students AND—potentially help all Maryland students gain one quarter of a billion dollars in additional funds for education;
Educate YOUR legislators about charter schools in general and MD charter school in particular; and
Educate OUR children in real life about some of the government aspects of the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum.
HOW MCSN will provide talking points, work to set up appointments with legislators and provide materials for them and you. Enjoy lunch with YOUR legislators and other members of the Charter School Community.
WHO School administrators, board members, students, parents, community members, charter advocates…YOU!
Questions info@mdcharternetwork.org
Annapolis Sample Agenda
Welcome 10:00
Purpose/Practice 10:15-11:00
Advocacy 11:100-12:15
Lunch w/Legislators 12:20-1:00
Feedback & Departure 12:45-1:00
Click here for the MCSN Race to the Top Concept Paper
You can make a difference:
And everyone can sign up for MD CAN!
This past fall, MCSN launched Maryland Charter Advocacy Network, or MDCAN, its grassroots advocacy network. MCSN is enrolling parents, educators and supporters in an effort to build on and greatly expand our voice in the 2011 Legislative Session.
MCSN can also help you find your elected officials and provides additional advocacy resources specifically for School Leaders, Board Members and Parents. Click Here to TAKE ACTION.
Tell Us Your Story
When we are talking with legislators at the State House, few things have more impact than personal stories from teachers, parents, principals, etc. who love their public charter schools. As such, we need to hear from you!
How have public charter schools made a difference in your life?
Email us your story at info@mdcharternetwork.org
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