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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!

2nd annual CHARTER SCHOOL

ADVOCACY DAY

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

 

WHEN            Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 10:00 am-1:00 pm

WHERE           Maryland Inn, 58 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 – and –

                        The Maryland State House

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 OUR 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 OUR legislators and other members of the Charter School Community.

WHO               School administrators, board members, students, parents, community members, charter advocates…YOU!

Questions              advocacy@mdcharternetwork.org

Annapolis Agenda in Brief

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 proposed amendments to SB899,

the Education Reform Act 2010

Click here for the MCSN Race to the Top Concept Paper

You can make a difference:

And everyone can Take Action!   

 

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 advocacy@mdcharternetwork.org

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