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Advocating for Suburban Schools
MEMBER BENEFITS
Members of FED ED receive:
Representation in Washington, D.C. Harry Rossi and Dave Peterson make regular lobbying trips to Washington to advocate for positive changes in NCLB, IDEA funding, and other critical issues.
Coordination of trips to Washington for FED ED members who wish to visit their Representatives. Assistance is provided in presenting special grant requests.
E-Mail Updates- FED ED members receive regular updates on Federal legislation, policy and the budget that can be used to update your Boards and administrators.
Invitations to FED ED functions including the fall and spring federal legislative luncheons for Superintendents and Board members.
Champions of Public Education
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky accepts the FED ED Champion of Public Education Award. The award is given to public officials who vigorously support children and their right to a quality public education.
FED ED Superintendents Alexandra Nicholsen (District 31) and Janice Matthews (District 68), School Exec Connect CEO Linda Hanson and Dave Peterson at the Spring 2010 FED ED Luncheon
Ms. Lauren Thomas, daughter of FED ED Superintendent Dr. Tim Thomas (NSSED), visits with Senator Ted Kennedy (now deceased) during a FED ED lobbying trip.
FED ED supporters Nancy Peterson, Mike DeBone and Amy DeBone enjoy the FED ED legislative luncheon.