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Everyday Advocacy Playbook
Shifting the Public Narrative in Literacy Education
Summary:
Teachers often feel their expertise is ignored in discussions about education policy and curriculum. Everyday Advocacy is an approach that empowers teachers to take small, day-to-day actions to influence the public narrative around schools and teaching. This Playbook provides guidance and examples to help teachers get started with this type of advocacy as part of their regular teaching work.
“Whether you’re working through this playbook on your own, in a small group, or as part of a larger team, you’ll find a practical guide with lots of concrete examples and options for learning from others about how to take up the Everyday Advocacy framework. We’ve included links to audio, video, and written mentor texts to support you in your critical efforts to change the narrative in education. Don’t forget to preview the Appendices which offer a rich look into how teachers have created action plans. And while you could print a copy for yourself, we’ve intended the playbook to be used digitally.”
Learn more at everydayadvocacy.org →
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