“Don’t wait until you are ready to take action. Instead, take action to be ready.” — Jensen Siaw
Perhaps you’d love to start communicating with your elected officials on a regular basis but are at a loss for what to discuss. Consider these possible topics:
- Education independence
- Parental autonomy
- Private funding
- Flourishing society
- Other issues you may be passionate about (i.e., compulsory attendance laws, First and Second Amendment rights)
You can also check this website and your state government’s website for updates and additional suggestions.
Keep This in Mind
It is important to remember these things when engaging with your legislators:
- Always speak graciously.
- They represent you. They want to hear from you.
- Be brief. Be clear.
- Open communication and relationship-building take time. Leave legislators with a good impression and let them know you appreciate their time and will contact them again.
- Be honest if they ask you a question you don’t have the answer to. If you are able, find the answer and provide it in your follow-up. You can say something like, “That’s a very good question. I would like to investigate that and get back to you. Thank you for asking.”
To learn more about how you can take action in your state, join the Education Independence Network!
