Download a sample resolution and confer with your local association about language.
Pursue with the School Committee. Identify an ally on the committee who can advise you on timing and process.
Get members to attend on the designated date.
Arrange for speakers during the public comment session. If possible, ask a parent and/or student to join educators in testifying.
Alert the local media.
Take photos and videos using smartphones for posting on social media and your website.
Ask School Committee to send a copy to local legislators, House Speaker DeLeo, Senate President Spilka and Governor Baker.
Share the victory with your members and with the MTA!
Send letters to the editor describing how students will benefit from additional funding.
The following school committees, college trustees and municipal boards have passed #FOF funding resolutions:
Tell us how your school or college would benefit from additional state funding.
Get bumper stickers, fact sheets, rally signs and more.
Learn more about the bills proposed to increase funding for K-12 and higher education.
Read our blueprint to win this historic fight for our students.
A vision of what public education can and should be in Massachusetts.
MTA Vice President Max Page can come to your local to present this campaign overview.