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Congratulations to our Great Hearts parent advocates – Laura Martinez (GH Western Hills parent) and America Gies (GH Northern Oaks and GH Online parent)!
Along with GH Family Advocacy Manager Bridie Chaudoir, these parent advocates were recognized for participating in the national charter school “Back Off Rally” held in Washington, D.C. in May. The Policy Innovators in Educators Network (or PIE Network) named Texas’ team’s effort as “one of the best defensive advocacy strategies in the country” for raising awareness about the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed rules that would choke off charter school funding.
Thank you, Laura and America, for your willingness to travel to our nation’s capital and share your voices in support of charter schools!
Our GH scholars are making tremendous achievements. Every child deserves to thrive — and with strong parent support, we ensure they can.
The Texas Legislature is preparing to convene at the start of 2023. Our elected leaders make big decisions about public education, so they need to hear directly from parents about the positive difference that charter schools like ours are making.
Please join in participating in Capitol Connections Week. In early December, you’ll have the opportunity to meet virtually with a state lawmaker who represents you — alongside a small group of fellow charter school parents, educators, and other supporters.
The Texas Public Charter Schools Association is hosting this event and will handle all the logistics, including sending you all the necessary information. In just one 30-minute meeting, you can make a huge difference for students by simply telling your story.
We encourage you to sign up here. You deserve to be heard!
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