Start Your Own Group
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY:
Volunteer to lead or find leadership for a local coalition.
Outline the coalition's goals and define the action steps for getting their remembering to set timelines for reaching the goals.
Recruit others to join the coalition and take ownership of some of the tasks.
Track the progress of your campaign.
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS:
Reach out to your local community recruiting key business and education partners.
Identify other groups and organizations that support your position such as Floridians for Quality Education.
Communication is the key to making these relationships work.
GET THE FACTS:
Gather statistical data & facts pertinent to your school district.
Contact your school district to learn what cuts are taking place.
Paint a picture of the real impact on your school and community and support it with actual examples if possible.