National Charter Schools Week 2010
Celebrate National Charter Schools Week May 2 – 8, 2010
Promoting Innovation & Excellence
Join us as we celebrate the great work accomplished by public charter schools across the country and the increasing momentum that we’ve enjoyed over the past year! As we know, our work is never done. Take part in National Charter Schools Week 2010 and:
- Advocate for a more favorable policy environment for charter schools.
- Show how the quality and accountability of charter schools is transforming public education and the lives of over one million children.
- Increase awareness that charter schools are public schools.
We Need You!
Quality growth of the charter school movement will take a network of students, parents, teachers, administrators and other charter advocates to highlight what has worked and to focus on replicating that success. Below are just a few ways to get involved in National Charter Schools Week 2010. Check our web site frequently for resources, tools and advocacy ideas to help you spread the word about National Charter Schools Week 2010.
Spread the Word:
- Obtain a proclamation from your governor recognizing National Charter Schools Week 2010 in your state.
- Create a database of activities at participating schools. Post activities on the state web site.
- Deliver a list of activities to appropriate state legislators. Encourage participation from key legislators.
- Send postcards to key constituents announcing National Charter Schools Week 2010 and direct them to the state web site for information about specific activities.
Plan Events:
- Host a lecture by a prominent speaker on a key educational issue.
- Structure a debate on a major issue impacting charter schools and education reform in your state, such as new standards or types of curricular models.
- Plan a charter school tour with your governor and other key political figures or with your state’s top business leaders.
Please let us know what you are planning and how we can help. Write to antwaune@publiccharters.org.
Check out how communities across America celebrated National Charter Schools Week in 2009, and start planning your 2010 events today!