Sunday, December 16, 2007

They can't hear US if WE'RE not there!

LCEA's guide to becoming an effective caucus-goer

Whether you're a life-long caucus goer or you've never been, the stakes have never been higher. NCLB's reauthorization has been tabled due to the work of our state and national leaders. We need you to help the agenda of public education at your caucus site.

ISEA has spent a great deal of time putting materials together for us to use to enter the caucus process informed and ready.

Watch this video made to help us understand the importance of the caucus process.

ISEA members can help shape the future of America's public schools by getting involved and attending their precinct caucuses in January -- both Republicans and Democrats have now scheduled their caucuses for Thursday, January 3.


LEARNING HOW TO CAUCUS IS FAST & EASY--
IT'S EASY TO BE PART OF MAKING HISTORY

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE DES MOINES REGISTER's INTERACTIVE SITE TO LEARN HOW TO CAUCUS

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETTE's WHAT HAPPENS AT A CAUCUS

Regardless of your party affiliation or candidate of choice: our students, our schools, our colleagues and our Association needs your help to take the following resolutions to your caucus. Please click on the link and print these to take to your caucus. Find other educators to help pass them on to your county platform meeting.

CLICK HERE FOR ISEA RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions are Double Spaced & Numbered by line with Signature Plate.) They're all ready for you to take to your precinct caucus.

So, after months of phone calls, becoming familiar with the candidates' positions on the issues, it's finally time to make your voice heard by attending your precinct caucus on Thursday evening, January 3!


Don't know where your caucus is being held?

CLICK HERE to find Republican caucus locations.

CLICK HERE to find Democratic caucus locations.

Please be a part of it all. Attend your caucus on Thursday and send a strong message that our students are our state's - and our nation's - most precious resource!P.S. Be sure to get there early. At most caucuses, you must beregistered or in line by 6:30 p.m. in order to participate.P.S.S.

QUESTIONS? CLICK HERE to forward questions our way about how to caucus, babysitting services, rides available and more.

Whether you're a Democrat, Republican, or No Party, you can help bring your neighbors together around the issues that really matter: Students and public education. Here are links to the tips, tools, resources, and information you'll need to make a difference:




About the caucuses

Download the ISEA Caucus Kit

ISEA Caucus Classroom

ISEA-sponsored Caucus Countdown on Radio Iowa

Watch our video

Listen to Linda Nelson's podcast

See where the candidates stand on education

Radio Iowa's blog

Iowa Republican Party caucus information

Republican Party of Iowa state platform

Iowa Democratic Party caucus information

Iowa Democratic Party state platform

Iowa Politics political news service

2008 Iowa Student Caucus

Iowa Votes 2008 (WHO TV)

Commitment 2008 (KCCI TV)

Des Moines Register Caucus Guide

Cedar Rapids Gazette Caucus Guide