Learn how you can join and use a Virtual Phone Bank (VPB) to call other members and speak with them about important issues facing public education. We will cover how to access a virtual phone bank, how to properly record conversations in VAN, and how to feel confident and comfortable while delivering a message to fellow members. Read more

Learn how to tell your story in a digital space and use relational organizing to build relationships that can create real-world change. Read more

We need a be continuously building a movement of pro-public education supporters to stand up and take action if we’re going to continue winning for our students and schools. Unfortunately, most people will not get involved unless they are asked, and that’s where you come in. Learn the strategies and tactics on how to effectively reach out to your network and ask them to get involved while empowering and compelling them to take action. Read more

Mobilize America helps you stay up to date on the events being held by your favorite organizations so you can easily stay involved and informed. Learn how you can find and sign up for events & actions that interest you and then share them with your network. Read more

Professional Learning SUPPORTING MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS  TEACHING MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS 101  This course introduces educators to the unique learning needs and challenges surrounding Newcomer and Multilingual Learners (MLs). Today, more than 55% of teachers in the United States have at least one ML in the classroom, making it critical for all educators to become familiar with the key roles that parent and community involvement, legal protections and policies, advocacy, and community organizing play in supporting these students in learning core academic content.        Read more

Professional Learning   SUPPORTING MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS ADVOCATING FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS An advocacy perspective requires educators to believe that with adequate support, multilingual learners (MLs) can achieve at the same level as their non-ML peers. Advocates also believe that educators have a shared sense of responsibility for the academic achievement of MLs. For educators to approach MLs’ instruction from an advocacy perspective, they must understand the needs and key areas for ML advocacy, as well as understand the tools and strategies that can support advocacy efforts.  Course Runs from April 08 to May 13, 2025:  There will be three virtual workshops: 4/08; 4/22 & 5/13 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm ET/CT/PT   Read more