New IRA book facilitates effective advocacy

Do current education policies and standards go against your beliefs about how students learn and how they should be assessed? Do you believe that decisions regarding what is taught in public schools should be made by teachers and school-based personnel rather than politicians? If so, it’s time for you to take action and be an advocate for the education issues important to you.

Educators on the Frontline provides a starting point for classroom teachers and other school- and university-based personnel seeking to become education advocates. The chapters offer an in-depth look at the role of education advocates as well as a wide range of advocacy strategies to get you started. The many practical strategies will help you

* Learn how to work individually and form advocacy coalitions.
* Anticipate and analyze education issues.
* Plan for successful education advocacy initiatives.
* Use print and multimedia resources to get your advocacy message heard.

To learn more about Educators on the Frontline, click here.