– E. Moran, Spanish I Teacher
"Find your voice and your passion, take the leap and get involved."
"Find your voice and your passion, take the leap and get involved."
"If we do not speak up, those that DO will have their concerns addressed first. It is important, even as busy as we are, to be able to take time and advocate."
"You need to get involved—change will not happen if no one knows that change needs to happen."
"Do not hesitate to use your voice. I teach that to students but do not always take the time to practice what I teach. Your voice and story matter."
"Do not be afraid to use your voice. Your experiences in and knowledge of the classroom is the most important tool that legislators can use when crafting policy."
“I am incredibly thankful for the Trustee Advocates Program. As a trustee, I feel more equipped and confident to lead my community through the advocacy process. (As of today,) we are not even finished...
“The key to becoming a proactive advocate for the resources and support our children deserve, is having access to the knowledge that enables us to effectively navigate legislative processes. Raise Your Hand Texas provides...
“The Trustee Advocate Program by Raise Your Hand Texas is a call-to-action for local elected school board officials to collaborate with their respective superintendent to engage and advocate for students.”
“This was a life-changing experience. Before our Raise Your Hand Texas training, our board relied heavily on our superintendent to advocate and provide legislative information to the board. Now, we function as a team...
"We let every student know that they matter - even if they are not in our classroom."
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