| Echoing Bob's sentiment about involving legislators |
6/7/04 9:08 AM |
Author:
Lisa O'Brien
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Robert Hughes raises such an important part of influencing legislators. Inviting policy makers to your charter school -- regularly -- is such a good way to engender support. In New York, we've seen miraculous changes in legislators' attitudes when he or she becomes a part of the charter school "family."
Calls to legislators from extended families -- grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends in the neighborhood -- can nicely reinforce the invitations to visit the school.
Remember, too, that it is a good idea to invite all the people who can help influence policy related to charter schools. Community and business leaders, your governor's education staffers, local philanthropy and non-profit organization leaders are among the people to regularly involve in your school.
A final point that is probably understood by all: Remember the importance of first impressions for everyone who visits your school. The order, cleanliness, engaged students, and healthy (respectful) interactions between adults and children all contributes to the overall sense of your school -- your "brand."
Hope I'm not sounding too delusional writing today with a temperature!
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Influencing Legislators by Robert Hughes
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