My program of study has made me aware of many more organizations that can assist people in advocating to their local Congressmen and Senators for Early Childhood Programs. As a member of the National Head Start Association (NHSA) I am updated on upcoming important bills that may affect Early Childhood Education and Programs. This site also gives me step by step directions on how to write my local Congressmen and Senators. Other sites like, Voices for America's Children, also keeps me informed. Through this site I can sign petitions as well as write my local legislators. I can also share these petitions and letters with friends, family, coworkers, and local community members through Facebook and Twitter.
When legislators are bombarded with letters and petitions they learn what is important to their voters. Individuals can make an enormous impact in legislation just by banning together and writing and calling their local legislators.
Websites like those I have listed have shown me that even one person can make a difference. You can advocate and share information with others on a local level and impact your local communities. I like that you can share this information via social media as well as through printed materials.
When I began this course of study I was not sure how much of an impact I could have as an advocate and was not even certain that I was cut out to be an advocate. Now I feel more confident in my abilities to make a difference and in being able to impact my local community.
As Ghandi stated "be the change you want to see you want to see in the world".
When legislators are bombarded with letters and petitions they learn what is important to their voters. Individuals can make an enormous impact in legislation just by banning together and writing and calling their local legislators.
Websites like those I have listed have shown me that even one person can make a difference. You can advocate and share information with others on a local level and impact your local communities. I like that you can share this information via social media as well as through printed materials.
When I began this course of study I was not sure how much of an impact I could have as an advocate and was not even certain that I was cut out to be an advocate. Now I feel more confident in my abilities to make a difference and in being able to impact my local community.
As Ghandi stated "be the change you want to see you want to see in the world".
Toni
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this post i will try to find the website and join the National Head Start Association. I didn't realize they would keep you abreast on legal issues and changes. I am glad you shared this because I never really thought about joining an organization until now. This will be helpful in getting messages about changes in Early care and education in my area as well.
Toni,
ReplyDeleteInteresting to learn that as an advocate I can sign petitions and even show the petitions to colleagues and friends.It is time for me to join more professional organizations and get involved locally maybe through volunteering .Great post.
Toni,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this information. I have always wondered if legislators actually read any of our letters. I know they get so many that it must be hard for them to read them all... but it does not hurt to try! I think you make a great advocate and never doubt yourself and your power to change the world! Good luck to you!