By @samdemuro
Why I Pledge for Ed
Show that you stand up for the public education all students deser ve. Here's how:
Things to Do Now
Following Betsy DeVos' confirma-
tion as U.S. secretary of education,
Upworthy published a list of 20
things you can do to support pub-
lic ed. (Among them: Get involved
with NEA/CTA!) When we posted
the story to Facebook , members
had a few items to add:
Karen Leslie Coulthard: Take
your child, neighbor, grandchild,
sibling to the nearest museum and
talk about art. Ask them about
classes free or otherwise. Donate
supplies or your time.
Dianne Antonio: If you have
children or grandkids, turn off
electronic devices and discuss
everything, read, read, read and let
them see you reading and writing.
Provide journals or blank paper.
Increase your child's vocabulary
by seeing things, doing things,
going places, and discussing every
aspect. Stress science. Visit librar-
ies and study. Shop at your local
college or university book store.
Heather Orr: Put teachers on
committees to write standards and
curriculum, not businessmen.
Matt Fuller: Become a teacher is
top of my list.
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CTA educators were on the front lines
helping their communities during the
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college or university book store.
Heather Orr
committees to write standards and
curriculum, not businessmen.
Matt Fuller
top of my list.
connect with us!
• First, take the pledge. Visit cta.org/forallstudents.
• Second, visit bit.ly/WhyIPledgeForEd and print out a sign.
• Fill in why you took the pledge.
• Have someone take a photo of you holding the sign.
• Send us the photo at social@cta.org, or post on Twitter/Instagram with the
hashtag #WhyIPledgeForEd. Can't wait to see you!
11 March 2017
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