$900 Billion in Stimulus: Why advocating for students is more important now than ever before

26/01/2021 18 min
$900 Billion in Stimulus: Why advocating for students is more important now than ever before

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Episode Synopsis

2021 is now upon us and nine months after the initial CARES Act was signed into law, a second relief package recently passed leaving many to argue it’s not enough.

The pandemic and resulting financial crisis has taken its toll on public education and has left many school districts struggling to meet the new demands and needs for their students.

Join host Jamie McPherson, Deputy Director of Leadership Development and Brian Fessler, Director of Governmental Relations, as they discuss why school board members have a responsibility to stand up for their students and advocate for the support and resources needed to ensure the success of the educational system.

Resources:
2021 Live Virtual Capital Conference: http://sforce.co/3ruZEDE
Become an Advocacy Liaison: http://bit.ly/2M2MSfB
2021 NYSSBA Legislative Priorities: https://bit.ly/3cb6fOq
2021 NYSSBA Position Statements: https://bit.ly/3sWIFKY