Stimulus+and+the+District

Dear All, Weeks of contentious negotiation finally ended yesterday when President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus package. Because of your efforts and those of education voters across America, $100 billion of the stimulus package will go towards education programs. My thanks to those of you who called in to make sure the education funding stayed in the bill. I’m glad that the President made good on his campaign pledge to fight for an excellent education for every child in the country, and that Congress recognized that investment in education is key to any successful economic recovery effort. Let's build on this success to make sure President Obama and the Congress know we are watching and that we expect to see them continue to fight to ensure that every child in this country receives an excellent education. The education funding provided in the stimulus to repair schools, keep teachers on the job, and increase funding for early education programs is a great start but we have a ways to go. It’s clear that President Obama’s commitment to education is strong, but with so much competing for his attention and scarce resources, it is up to us to stand up for kids. [|**Click here to sign our petition pledging support**]**for Obama's plans to invest in schools, teachers, and kids so that every child can take advantage of the opportunities education brings.** Thank you for your ongoing efforts to put an excellent education within reach of every child in America. Best, Beth Sullivan President Education Voters of America
 * If you haven't yet signed** [|**our petition expressing support for President Obama's**]**education policy priorities please do so now – and please tell your friends.**