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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think one of their main issues is that they see the average student as a republican issue and so won't focus on them.[/quote]

GE students are a Democrat issue?  Really. I how a lot of Democrats with GE kids. GE kids make up most of the school system.  If you have an issue and want to propose s solution, organize other GE parents and raise it. I agree with PP. the school board * does* listen to vocal parents. The AAP parents are vocal, and organized. They also work with FCAG. Every time we have a budget fight, I get a list if actions points from them (and TJPF/ Academic Boosters) I have s list of concrete steps I can take to protect TJ and AAP.  It’s well organized. The numbers are with GE, if someone stepped up, provided leaders, and presented GE parents with talking points and a list of talking points, then you might just get some of the things you want. Even Commission a study and writes policy paper, like FCAG does.

But right now, GE parents my gripe individually at SB meeting or at the school. But I have seen the organized effort you get with GE. You have the numbers, get to it and push for change.

And parents will respond if you give the a list of most important talking points, and drafts of emails they can modify for their school and the SB, and encourage  then to attend and speak at this SB meeting in this date. I agree with PP— it is not realistic to have parents assume that if they can gripe anonymously, plocies will change. It’s not 
 that easy.

And realize that if you organize, you will only get some off what you want at first— if that.  Not everyone in the county agrees with you.  But you will likely get more than you have now. And build credibility to push for bigger changes later. [/quote]

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