Vouchers: A Conversation with Representatives

Follow the sequence with me. And then I'll share some insights. 

I posted this on Facebook:

Then I wrote to my representatives. 

Subject:
Vouchers: No

Message:
I don't guess you need a long email of reasons. I encourage you to go against anything about vouchers disguised as school choice. I encourage you to fund - fully fund all state mandates and support teachers and schools with living life in this century. Sincerely, Shona Rose, PhD Texas Tech, West Texas A&M, Unity Learning Communities

I received this response on Feb 10th. I did not hear from my senator. Probably because the bill has already left that side of congress.  

Dr. Rose,

 

Thank you for reaching out to our office and letting Representative Fairly know about your stance on school vouchers. I am sorry to hear that you are worried about the potential impacts of the bill, but I can promise you that Representative Faily is dedicated to the Panhandle and wants to make sure that if vouchers pass, they do not harm rural school districts. She understands the vast importance of public schools, and what they mean to local communities, the communities she represents most of all. We will make sure that she is aware of your position and your reasoning! Please never hesitate to reach out in the future, whether you have questions, a policy preference or anything else in between!

 

Take care,

 

Michael Davis

Legislative Director

State Representative Caroline Fairly

Capitol: 512-463-0470

Insights

Representatives are listening and responding. 

They are looking at your social media and digital presence. 

The language of "if vouchers pass" does not make me feel better.