Make the Pledge - "Our Commitment to Public Education"

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Since the 1700s, public investment in education has been viewed as a vital role in fostering a democratic society. Educating young people builds a common culture and reduces inequalities in American society.

Thank you for pledging your support and for your commitment to public education. Please take a few moments to complete this short form. Once you've completed the form, we will add your name to our website list of supporters, and if you agree, we will contact you in the future to let you know about issues, meetings, or other ways to support WCPS and WCTA in the coming year(s).

(See the Pledge at https://mywcta.org/who-we-are/what-we-believe/)

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Your Signature (Full First & Last Name) *

By typing/signing your name here, you are pledging to uphold these beliefs and to stand in solidarity with those who advocate for justice and equality in public education whether at school, via distance learning, or within blended educational settings.

Which of the 6 beliefs is the most important from your perspective? *

1. Free, quality, equitable, and accessible public education is a fundamental civil right that is vital to sustaining and improving democracy.

2. Young people, regardless of who they are, where they are from, what they can do, or what they believe must be educated in the skills and mindsets needed to be responsible, productive, and healthy humans and citizens.

3. Mental, emotional, and physical wellness (including trauma informed care) of students, families, school employees, and the overall Washington County community must be a priority and be fully resourced and implemented in order for meaningful work and learning to occur.

4. Actions and decisions in response to national, state, or local emergencies, crises, and initiatives must include the input and cooperation of the entire school community (parents, guardians/caregivers, business and industry leaders, teachers, administrators, and students) to plan, prepare, and implement educational activities in order to ensure equity, accessibility, quality, and success for all.

5. Roles, responsibilities, and rights of teachers, educational support personnel, and administrators as well as parents, guardians/caregivers, and students must be respected and apparent in all interactions, communications, and decisions so that each individual’s dignity is upheld.

6. Maryland State Department of Education regulations are necessary for public interests. According to Education Section 6-408, local school boards and administrative leaders must include and work in good faith with teachers and support personnel through their respective bargaining units* in conversations, decision-making, and task forces/committees relevant to working conditions at school, via distance learning, or within blended educational settings in order to fully support employee efforts to “educate and enable all students to fully access opportunities afforded them in a rapidly changing, diverse, global society” (WCPS Vision Statement).

All of equal importance/No preference.

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Optional - Provide details to support your answer from above.

Do you have any recommendations, feedback, or comments about distance learning, returning to school in the fall, or other concerns/issues facing public educators/public education in 2020? If so, please share your thoughts here.

Would you like to be involved in conversations and receive communications on issues affecting public education in Washington County Public Schools, Maryland, and nationally? *

Yes

In what ways can we communicate with you?

If you would like to receive communications regarding public education (especially in your community and Maryland,) please provide the best way(s) to communicate with you. (Please provide all that you prefer: Email - Text - Call - Social Media - Mail, and if you prefer text/call, please include your cell number so we can follow up.)

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