Video Series: Strategies to Engage Effectively with State Policymakers

Posted: Nov 1, 2016

Posted By: Laurie Calvert

"The success of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) depends on deep educator engagement."

(Katherine Bassett, President and CEO of NNSTOY)

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Advice from a Teacher (and His Legislator)

Mike Smart

Minnesota State Teacher of the Year (2008)

(with legislator Mike Freiberg, left)

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Solutions, Not Problems

Suzanne Koty

South Carolina State Teacher of the Year (2016)

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Smart Strategies to Build Relationships

Allison Riddle

Utah State Teacher of the Year (2014)

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Fewer Dates, More Marriages

Justin Minkel

Arkansas State Teacher of the Year (2007)

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What You Do Best

Beth Maloney

Arizona State Teacher of the Year (2014) 

 

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Their Priorities, Your Partnership

Kristie Martorelli

Arizona State Teacher of the Year (2012)

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This is Personal

Michael Dunlea 

New Jersey Finalist for State Teacher of the Year (2013)

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Use Your Power

Leah Lechleiter-Luke

Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year (2010)

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A Passionate Call  to Action

Melissa Collins

Tennessee Finalist for State Teacher of the Year (2016)

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What to do BEFORE the ask

Megan Allen

Florida State Teacher of the Year (2010)

 

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Connecting Beyond Policy

John Tierney

Nevada State Teacher of the Year (2016)

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Building a Team

Cindy Ollendyke 

Pennsylvania Finalist for State Teacher of the Year (2006)

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The Power of an Invitation

Barbara LaSaracina

New Jersey State Teacher of the Year (2001)

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