GET INVOLVED
1. Follow us on social media
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Amplify our posts by sharing, reposting, and retweeting.
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Make your own posts about opening schools. Be sure to tag us, and use the hashtag #Teacher4OpenSchools
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2. #Teacher4OpenSchools Video
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Share why you are a #Teacher4OpenSchools by recording a short video. Post it to your social media account(s), tag us, and use the hashtag #Teachers4OpenSchools.
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Consider including the following information:
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professional background, current role/title
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decision making process for opening schools or keeping them closed in your area
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how did you feel when you found out you were going back in person/staying virtual?
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how do you feel now after teaching in person/virtual?
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why are you a teacher for open schools?
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3. Write an Op-ed
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Write an article explaining why you are a teacher for open schools. E-mail your article to teacher4openschools@gmail.com.
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4. Write a Letter to State and Local Leaders
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Identify the leaders in your state and locality that make decisions about your school (governor, mayor, city council, school board, school administrators, etc.)
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Make a copy of this template and personalize it.
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E-mail it to each of the identified decision makers and then recruit other teachers and families to do the same.
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5. Join the Conversation
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We are hosting discussions between educator, parents, and experts on a variety of topics surrounding school reopening. See our events page for the next one.
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If you would like to be part of the discussion or have a suggestion for someone we should be talking to, please email us at teachers4openschools@gmail.com.
6. Start a Local Chapter​​
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If you are interested in starting a local #Teacher4OpenSchools coalition, please email us at teacher4openschools@gmail.com.
Join our mailing list to get the most up-to-date information on organizing calls, events, and more.