Bridging the Gap Between Educators and Policy Experts |
posted by: Guest contributor | August 24, 2015, 02:47 PM |
By Lindsay Willmann
A recent report, The Teacher Voice Project, sheds light on the current level of communication between educators and policy experts. Survey results explain the methods and frequency of contact between these two illustrious groups, and illuminate just how interested both parties are in working together. Two case studies detail successful stories of educators participating in the policy-making process, illustrating the importance of organizations that support their involvement in these discussions. Finally, an extensive spreadsheet of organizations that represent teachers and administrators outlines the where, what, and how of getting more involved in the push for better policy. For those interested in communicating effectively with policy experts, here are a few tips:
Most of all, know that your opinion is valued - 95% of policy experts surveyed reported they are interested in receiving more feedback from educators. If you have an idea of what you’d like to say, do your homework by reading reports, articles, and other information related to your topic of interest. If your understanding in this area is limited, try to connect with a local policy-maker. 100% of policy experts surveyed are interested in helping teachers better understand policy issues.
AAE is proud to have been included in the Teacher Voice Project report. We regularly represent teacher views to policy experts as reported in AAE member exclusive surveys.
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