Why Do We Need Grassroots Advocacy?

School board members need to get involved because they represent the education experts. Legislators are often called upon to make important decisions in the education arena. With the advent of term limits, legislators with institutional knowledge are gone and have made way for a majority of members that will be relying more on what they hear from constituents.

Grassroots advocacy is a proven method of success and does make a difference at the Statehouse. Your opportunity to effect legislation and influence the outcome of the education debates has never been greater, but only if you're willing to make contact and get your voice heard.

A concerted grassroots effort that speaks with one voice is an effective way to build relationships with local legislators. There is no public group closer to the grassroots of the community and school children than our elected boards of education.

To organize a grassroots advocacy program in your area, contact the Jennifer Economus of the OSBA Legislative Division at 1-800-589-OSBA or j_economus@osba-ohio.org.