Dear John,

Our public schools are the heart of our communities–where people of all backgrounds come together to learn, work, and grow side by side. The education that young people receive in these schools shapes how they see the world and how they learn to thrive in a multi-racial democracy. 

Because of this, the stakes are high for the people formally entrusted with the care of our public schools—from educators to administrators to school board members. They decide on and implement the policies, budgets, and curriculum that can either make our public schools the best they can be, or support the systems that limit and often criminalize young people. They do this all while public education is under attack by the far-right.

By giving today, you’re making a commitment to the kinds of schools young people deserve.

HEAL Together works closely with parents, educators, youth, and school board members to help our public schools become dream-makers for our communities. We get that making our schools stronger and fairer is part of a bigger fight to protect all our public goods and spaces from the constant threat of privatization and budget cuts.

It truly takes a village to nurture our children's growth and ensure that our public schools champion inclusivity and equity, creating opportunities for everyone. Only by working together at the local and national levels can we combat the divisive politicization of public education that aims to weaken our communities.

By giving today, you’re supporting everyday people protecting public education. 

Our hope is that you join us. As we’ve seen time and time again, we know that when we support and fight for honest, equitable, and fully-funded public schools, we win. 

With gratitude,

Anastasia Ordonez 

Public Education Leadership Project Director, HEAL Together