Write Or Call Your Senators or Representatives Today!
Help support NEA's 'Better Schools, Modern Learning'
initiative
A modern, well-equipped, disciplined learning environment has an enormous
impact on student achievement. Students learn better in safe, modern
schools with the latest technology, not dilapidated classrooms or crowded
trailers. Join thousands of NEA members in "Modern Schools,
Better Learning: the Campaign to Rebuild America's Schools."
This national campaign has one clear goal: building a federal/state/local
partnership to modernize our public schools.
We have a great opportunity to make a real difference for schools and
students this year. The Public School Modernization Act (S 1705, HR
3320) would generate $22 billion to help states and localities repair
safety problems, build new schools, and connect classrooms to technology.
Vote Coming Up April 21!!!
Here's How You Can Help:
On April 21, the Public School Modernization Act will face its first
test when the Senate votes on this positive bill as a substitute for
the harmful Coverdell private school tuition tax subsidy bill. Take
a few moments to write or call your Senators and Representative. Key
points to make:
- The Public School Modernization Act represents a federal investment
in our public schools and our children's education. Students learn
better in schools that are modern, safe, with small class sizes and
the latest technology.
- States and localities need a partnership with the federal government
to meet the overwhelming costs of school repair and contruction, which
are now estimated to top $200 billion nationwide.
- Give specific examples of your local schools' needs for safety repairs,
modern technology, and additional classrooms.
Write your Senators c/o United States Senate, Washington, DC, 20510
and your Representative c/o United States House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, 20515. Or call them in Washington at 202-224-3121 or
at their district office.
You can also send e-mail to your Senators and Representative from the
NEA web page (http://www.nea.org/society/modern).
Click on NEA Legislative Action Center.
Posted April 6, 1998