Kylene Dibble Participates in "A Lesson Plan for Strong Schools and a Strong NC" Event

Recently, Kylene Dibble, Director of Chapter Services, was invited to attend Governor Roy Cooper’s (NC) kick off celebration for his year-long tour, A Lesson Plan for Strong Schools and a Strong North Carolina. [Forward this message to a friend.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [Web Site]( [View in Browser]( [Logo](   PPS UPDATES January 2024 [Image] A Lesson Plan for Strong Schools and a Strong North Carolina   Recently, Kylene Dibble, Director of Chapter Services, was invited to attend Governor Roy Cooper’s (NC) kick off celebration for his year-long tour, A Lesson Plan for Strong Schools and a Strong North Carolina. At the event, Governor Cooper signed a proclamation declaring 2024 The Year of Public Schools at Nashville Elementary School—the school he attended as a child. He urged participants to write to their legislators and share important points about public schools within the state. These points included: - Public schools in NC are doing great work. We encourage you to learn about the great things happening in our public schools. - It is vitally important for NC to pay teachers like the professionals that they are. High quality teachers are leaving the profession due to low pay. - Expand access to early childhood education, quality childcare, and pre-kindergarten. - Place a moratorium on private school vouchers until our PUBLIC schools are fully funded. We’re Celebrating Another Year of Impact!   We are thrilled to announce our 2022 - 2023 Impact Report titled "Building Bridges, Not Walls: Focusing on Collaboration, Understanding, and Unity." It highlights the unwavering dedication of PPS in advancing the role of families and communities in securing a high-quality public education for every child. The efforts of PPS chapters this past year have been remarkable; they have championed our cause and significantly influenced public schools and their communities. As we look ahead to the next thirty years, we remain focused on our mission to ensure equitable public schools for all children. Thank you to all who support our mission of empowering families and communities for a great public education. Your continued support makes a positive difference in the communities we serve. [READ OUR IMPACT REPORT]( Parents for Public Schools vs. State of Mississippi Update   Recently, Becky Heavner Glover, policy analyst with PPS and Will Bardwell, senior counsel with [Democracy Forward]( spoke with Mississippi Today's Julia James and Bobby Harrison about the upcoming arguments before the MS Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of using public funds for private schools. Check out their [podcast]( episode, Will Mississippi Supreme Court stop public funds from going to private schools?, for updates concerning this case. [LISTEN TO PODCAST]( Many Thanks for Your Generosity!   As we finalize our annual donor appeal campaign this month, we wanted to take the time to thank you so much for your charitable gifts! Your contributions impact our organization’s work, and we want you to know that you are sincerely appreciated. Because of your generosity, we can continue our work of ensuring educational equity is a reality for children in public schools. PPS Hawaii Hosts Online Workshop for Middle School Parents   PPS Hawaii hosted an online workshop called "Untangling Adolescence Workshop" on Saturday, January 20. The workshop aimed to help parents with concerns about their children transitioning to middle school. An educational psychology professor, who is also a parent, gave a presentation on how adolescents think and change, providing valuable information to attendees. By the Numbers   - 7: Is your child preparing to go to college this year? If so, there are 7 key changes related to 2024–2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that you need to know about. [Click here]( to learn more. - $44 billion: The U.S. Department of Education has approved over $44 billion in debt relief for 900,000 borrowers since last summer, and just recently, the Biden administration has made significant updates to help borrowers seeking student loan forgiveness. Need more details? Click this [link](.       Follow Us on Social Media Please remember to like and share PPS information with friends and family. Follow us on [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( and [Twitter]( today! #PublicSchoolProud Copyright © 2023 Parents for Public Schools, Inc. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [Web Site]() [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [Powered by thedatabank, gbc.](