The Branch

As RootEd nears its first birthday, we are so incredibly thankful for the support and encouragement we've had from district administrators, principals, teachers, and fellow parents. In such a short time, we have over 90 RootEd Reps across 4 districts in Bexar County, spoken with multiple PTA boards and principals, participated in NISD and NEISD convocations, and met with numerous legislators and candidates during the mid-term election.

With the upcoming legislative session beginning in January, we know that 2019 will be an exciting year as well. We plan to be in Austin often, meeting with legislators and advocating for our neighborhood public schools. We are also already gearing up for Kindergarten Round Ups this spring, with the anticipation that these important events will begin to not only tell the stories of their amazing elementary school, but give a glimpse into middle and high school as well!

RootEd seeks to change the narrative by advocating on accountability.

RootEd supports legislation that:

• Evaluates schools as an instrument of individual student growth, rather than an instrument of punitive measures.

• Includes measures of student engagement, and parental or community involvement into accountability, in addition to test scores and college and career readiness.

• Discourages the use of assessment and accountability that adds more roadblocks to the success of economically disadvantaged populations.

RootEd seeks to change the culture by advocating on school finance and charter school regulations.

RootEd supports legislation that:

• Eases the competition between charter schools and public schools for the same funding.

• Increases the contribution from the state for public schools.

• Sets the same standards of regulation, transparency and equity for charter schools as the public schools.

• Prevents charter schools from expanding in areas that are over-saturated with high performing public schools.

• Allows for community input before the opening of a new charter school campus.

RootEd is a parent-led, grassroots organization that promotes neighborhood public schools through storytelling, advocacy, and education. We believe a strong public school system for all children creates a robust economy and well-connected community. RootEd is a 501(c)3 non profit organization.

Email: info@proudlyrooted.com
Website: www.proudlyrooted.com
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Phone: (210) 617-0824
Facebook: facebook.com/RootEdTexas
Twitter: @RootEdSA