Read newspapers and magazines

Vote on school budgets, school boards, town representatives

At legislative events, speak up about your opinions

Attend school board meetings

Speak with teachers, principals, and superintendents about issues and concerns

Develop letter writing campaigns

Read school, district and classroom newsletters

Write letters to the editor of local newspapers

Call or fax the office of local representatives

Attend town, city, and county board meetings

Work on a PTA function that is designed to benefit children

Vote for state and national representatives

Attend legislative events such as town meetings and brunches to get to know your representatives

Attend parent-teacher conferences and open houses

Become a PTA member

Visit the state and national PTA website and read PTA newsletters

Develop relationships with local media to share information about issues related to children

Participate in government marches or legislative events

Attend PTA meetings

Work with local businesses and other organizations to create opportunities to benefit children

Sign petitions