The Educational Excellence Committee (EEC) encourages legislative programs at all levels of the Society. So, what can those programs look like? The following list of ideas was gathered at the in-person and virtual training for state organization EEC chairs in the summer of 2021.
- Assign a member
whose role is to report on legislative issues and actions at each meeting
and/or in newsletters
- Survey your
members for their legislative concerns; then plan programs according to the
results.
- Have a DKG day at
your state capital
o Meet with legislators
o Hear about current bills
o Attend sessions on the floor
- Invite a variety
of speakers to your meetings to address the legislative interests of education
and of women educators in your state or region
- Attend candidate
forums to educate yourself and your fellow members
- Collaborate with
other organizations (ex. state teacher’s organizations) on programs of interest
or actions that can be taken
- Identify and
acknowledge education friendly legislators
- Don’t forget about local school boards or councils and the educational decisions that affect the students in your area or region
For more information, refer to International Standing Rule 8.10 Educational Excellence Committee – Legislation; 8.102 Guidelines for initiating endorsing, and supporting legislation.
EEC reminds members of Purpose Number 7 – to inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.
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