Join education justice activists from across the state tomorrow for the Thrive Act Virtual Day of Action! Sign up here! bit.ly/taday24actions The Thrive Act would end the undemocratic state takeover system, stop the misuse of the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement, and build a school accountability and assessment system that centers student success and our communities. 10:00-11:30AM Coffee & Conversation on the Thrive Act: Have questions about the bill? Want to write a letter to the editor or posts for social media? Need a few talking points or encouragement to write to legislators? Bring your beverage and ideas to our zoom conversation and action hour! Come as you are, no experience or previous knowledge necessary! 12:30-1:30PM: Your Voice Matters! Tell your Story! Drop in Storytelling Workshop and Action: An opportunity for folks to get support writing letters to their legislator, letters to the editors, forming social media posts, and other storytelling mediums! 4:00-5:30PM: Your Voice Matters! Tell your Story! Drop in Storytelling Workshop and Action: An opportunity for folks to get support writing letters to their legislator, letters to the editors, forming social media posts, and other storytelling mediums! 6:00-8:00PM: Mobilize and Phonebank!: We’ll be calling education justice supporters across Massachusetts to talk to them about the Thrive Act and help them contact their legislators in support of the bill. Sign up here! bit.ly/taday24actions |
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