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Establishing our newest state affiliate in Colorado. Preventing further cuts to Massachusetts public schools, investigating efficiencies and long-term funding strategies. Supporting Oregon classrooms, increasing teacher and principal quality, and supporting early learners. Fully funding Tennessee schools, improving teacher quality, and maintaining existing funding for Pre-K. Supporting basic education and beginning educator support in Washington State. |
| Welcome to Stand for ChildrenStand for Children is a citizen voice for children. Our mission is to use the power of grassroots action to help all children get the excellent public education and strong support they need to thrive. Learn more about us. We know times are tough. All across the country, our leaders are facing difficult budget decisions with potentially huge impacts on children. Members in Stand for Children’s state affiliates are working hard to assure that children and schools are protected and remain a priority. - In Colorado, we're building a base in our newest state affiliate.
- In Massachusetts, we're encouraging efficiencies and long-term funding solutions.
- In Oregon, we're sending a message to our legislators to protect kids & schools.
- In Tennessee, we're pushing for an innovative teacher quality program.
- In Washington, we're working to elect school board members who put kids first.
Every dollar contributed to Stand for Children has delivered $122 in public funding for schools and other children's programs - a remarkable return on investment.
Read more about our work in other states and our plans for increased national impact in our 2008 Annual Report. Stand for Children is Hiring - Join Our Team!Stand for Children is hiring! Positions available include: - Communications Coordinator, Waltham, MA
- National Development Director, Waltham, MA
- National Trainer/Recruiter, Waltham, MA
- Community Organizers throughout CO, WA, MA, and OR
We need talented organizers who share our commitment to improving public schools and children’s lives. If you want to help every American child get the excellent public education and strong support they need to thrive, if you’re hungry to learn and improve, if you want to work for an organization that will respect, challenge, and support you, apply today.
Visit Our State Affiliate Homepages
Since 1999, Stand for Children members in Oregon, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Washington have won 109 state and local victories, achieving a number of important education reforms and leveraging more than $2.4 billion in public funding for programs that are improving the lives of more than 2.7 million children.
Visit Stand for Children Leadership CenterLearn about the events, policy research, and leadership development offered by our sister organization at www.standleadershipcenter.org.
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