The National School Boards Association, in coordination and cooperation with its state associations, has lauched a nationwide campaign to encourage Members of Congress to pledge their support to America's schoolchildren.  The purpose of this Pledge is to promote excellence and equity in public education through effective intergovernmental partnerships.

Pledge to America's Schoolchildren

This pledge represent my commitment to ensure America's schoolchildren receive the highest quality public education and make certain that my schools continue to fulfill their essential role in our communities.  Through my efforts in congress, I pledge to actively support and collaborate with my local school boards to promote excellence and equity in raising student achievment.

As a member of congress, I pledge to work and vote to:

• Improve the No Child Left Behind Act to give my school district(s) better measures for student and school performance, and the support needed to close the achievement gap.
• Help my school district(s) meet the needs of students with disabilities by supporting the funding goals of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).
• Support school readiness programs for children entering kindergarten inmy school district(s).
• Help my school district(s) to attract, train and retain highly qualified and effective teachers.
• Help my school district(s) to provide all student with 21st Century skills and knowledge, including math, science and technology.

To learn more, click here to be directed to the Pledge to America's Schoolchildren site.