HEAL Together

"When studying and celebrating Black history, we often focus on learning about individual people. Yet, in most cases, when history is made, the critical work is done by groups who organize together." Mia Henry of Freedom Lifted shares important insights and critical questions with "Lessons in Collective Leadership: Brown v. Board of Education." Read here: https://lnkd.in/gY-mJbfS

The U.S. federal government only provides about $80 billion a year for our public schools, but its programs and services are important for the education of millions of students. Learn more about the role of the U.S. federal government in K-12 schools, and how you can advocate for our students! Register: bit.ly/Solidarity2025

"Many efforts to expand voucher programs have encountered strong opposition...voters in states like Nebraska, Kentucky, and Colorado have defeated such measures by decisive margins. Despite this resistance, many state lawmakers continue to pursue proposals aimed at expanding the tax credit for higher-wage earners, allowing them to send their K-12 students to private schools." https://lnkd.in/gC_RbB5N

Our Public School Strong Orientation brings you into a movement with other parents, family members, educators and supporters from across the country. Join tonight's live orientation! Sign up here ?? bit.ly/psstraining

Voucher programs are failing students and draining public school funding, so why are so many policymakers pushing them in states and at the federal level? Bruce Lesley sheds light on why the voucher scams continue, and what people can do to stop them. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gPQ-gN6G

Black History Month is a time to honor the incredible contributions of Black Americans to public education. From pioneering educators like Mary McLeod Bethune and Carter G. Woodson to today’s leaders, Black educators and advocates have paved the way for more equitable, inclusive schools. Let’s continue to celebrate and work toward justice in all our public schools. #BlackHistoryMonth #EducationJustice #PublicSchoolStrong

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), yet Congress has yet to fully fund this landmark regulation that makes public education accessible for students with disabilities. This North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC story explains the history behind the IDEA and why full funding matters so much to schools and families around the country. https://lnkd.in/gVKauTAX

Coming soon—self-directed Public School Strong Orientation! We've made it even easier to join #PublicSchoolStrong. Learn how to build local power with others in your community to protect and strengthen public education—and do it at your own pace! Our new self-directed training includes videos, short quizzes, and more. Sign up at publicschoolstrong.org to be kept updated about this new opportunity.

"We have successfully pushed my local district to allocate Almost $1 million for English as a Second Language (ESL) when, just a year or two ago, they didn't even care to allocate enough funding... This is a huge win for us. We are always trying to change the narrative." - Daniela Rodriguez of Migrant Equity SouthEast

Our campaign for #PublicSchoolStrong took off in a big way this year! We loved seeing your t-shirts and how people have shown up for their communities. The fight is not over! ?Learn more about how you can help win honest, equitable, fully funded public schools nationwide in 2025! → PublicSchoolStrong.org