Take Action
We urge our leaders to join us and actively support our vision for a world-class education in the state of Florida. Our future depends on our ability to compete in a global economy, attract high-tech, high paying jobs and provide a well-educated populace to fill those jobs in order to create a healthy, sustainable economy.
Florida spends far less than the national average on public education. Since 2007, legislators have repeatedly cut public education funding bringing us to pre-2006 spending levels. Our schools' budgets have been cut by $1,384,803,118 in just two years. Today's budget is propped up by Federal stimulus money that will run out in 18 months. What follows is a headlong plunge over the "funding cliff."
Being ranked dead last for all things child-related is inexcusable. We can do better. Our kids need us to demand better. We are literally their only voice.
We ask you as concerned parents and citizens to take action. Become an advocate and help us compel the legislature to stop the gridlock and start making a difference. Your voice matters.
What You Can Do:
- Be An Advocate: Get Started Now!
- Stay Informed
- We'll be in touch with news, updates, and information on what you can do to help. See what we're talking about in this week's alert.
- Spread The Word
- Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues to join you in support of Florida public education.
- Contact Your Elected Officials
- Visit your county's web page to use our easy point and click list of your state lawmakers. Write, call AND email your legislators and let them know that this issue is important to you and our state's economy.