We need your help! The Oregon State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Student Success just approved its education funding bill, HB 3427A, and it denies virtual public schools the opportunity to apply for grant money to support students attending Oregon’s virtual public schools. Perhaps most troubling, it will directly impact those students most in need.
Reminder: Tell us how you heard about your virtual public school
I'm resending this message to you because I hope you will respond and consider testifying at the House Education Committee hearing on Monday, March 25. Legislation has been introduced which would restrict the way that online public schools are allowed to advertise and promote their schools. And that's just not fair.
How did you hear about your virtual public school?
Join Us for Virtual Schools Capitol Day
Dear Oregon Virtual Public Schools Alliance Family,
If you’re interested in a fun and engaging way to teach your children about how the government works and show your support for virtual public education, I hope you’ll join me – along with many other students and parents -- for Virtual Schools Capitol Day on Wednesday, March 13 at the State Capitol Building in Salem. Click here to register now!
Virtual Schools Capitol Day is an opportunity to thank legislative champions, show support for virtual public schools and talk to our legislators about protecting this important education option. Students will have the opportunity to participate in educational activities and visit state legislators. Never met with a legislator? No problem! We’ll walk you through how it’s done.
Please make sure your voice is heard in the halls of the Capitol. This is a unique opportunity, and I hope you will attend Virtual Schools Capitol Day on Wednesday, March 13. Please register today!
Here is the agenda for the day:
Agenda
9:30am - Registration at the Mission Mill Museum
1313 Mill St., SE, Salem (2 blocks from the State Capitol Building - free on-site parking available)
10:00am - Welcome
10:15am - Legislative Update
10:30am - Fun and interactive educational activity for students
11:30am - Lunch
12:15pm - Walk to the Capitol
12:30pm - Virtual Schools Rally on the Capitol steps
1:00pm - Legislator visits
Thank you for all your hard work and support on behalf of our schools. I look forward to seeing you in Salem on March 13!
Sincerely,
Debbie Thibodeaux
President, OVPSA
Parent to Jordan - 10th grade, Baker Web Academy
Michaela - 8th grade, Baker Web Academy
Zach - 4th grade, Baker Web Academy