SDEA is hosting “Lobby Week” March 1–4, 2021 to give educators the opportunity to speak up for the schools our students deserve. The pandemic prohibits us from bringing you to the Capitol, so this year we are going to ask you to join us from where you live and teach.
Here are the activities we have planned:
March 1st | Monday
Kickoff Day
Lobby Week Kick Off Virtual Town Hall with SDEA President Loren Paul at 7pm CST
March 2nd | Tuesday
Speak Up and Contact Your Legislator
Email, phone, or text your legislators about how additional education funding will help your school and students.
March 3rd | Wednesday
Wear Red for Ed and Record
Don your best red outfit and create a video about the importance of increases to education funding and what it means for your school and your students.
March 3rd | Thursday
Get Social
Post your Red for Ed Photos and Video on your social media platform of choice with #sdleg, #sdspeakup, #sdredfored
March 1–4 | All Week
Wear the Official Speak Up Button…
Mailed to your local leader the week of February 22!