Join Participants at National Youth Event Speak out for Justice in Public Education
A group of middle and high school students at the
United Church of Christ’s National Youth Event created a letter to be sent to the President, Congress,
and the Secretary of Education to protest that in this election year virtually
no candidates are talking about the major issues they notice in their public
They ask for a fairer method for evaluating
students, teachers, and schools than the standardized testing mandated by No
Child Left Behind, and they ask for adequate funding to strengthen work with
parents, teachers and students. Their comments as primary stakeholders in
public schools name today’s educational injustices.
The students want to see their public schools
supported and improved. As the students point out, their generation will
determine the future of our society.
If you are a student, please join your peers by
sending their letter to Congress, the
President, and the Secretary of Education. Click here.
If you are an adult, and would like to be in
solidarity with our youths, please send this
adaptation of their letter.
Personalize the subject and text of the message below with your own words, if you wish.
- Complete the form below with your information.
- Click the Send Message button to send your letter to these decision makers:
- The President Barack Obama
- Your Senators
- Your Representative
Dear [Decision Maker],
[City, State ZIP]