{"id":547,"date":"2020-12-17T18:04:49","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T18:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/?page_id=547"},"modified":"2026-04-22T23:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T03:07:22","slug":"advocating-strategies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/umaps\/advocating-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Advocating Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull eplus-DzA9HT has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8e50064b277e90735d8375fb2b2d1753\" style=\"min-height:350px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1807\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-654\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/12\/education-unsplash-element5-scaled-1.jpg\" style=\"object-position:51% 74%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"51% 74%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/12\/education-unsplash-element5-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/12\/education-unsplash-element5-scaled-1-720x508.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/12\/education-unsplash-element5-scaled-1-1440x1016.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/12\/education-unsplash-element5-scaled-1-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/12\/education-unsplash-element5-scaled-1-1536x1084.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/12\/education-unsplash-element5-scaled-1-2048x1446.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/12\/education-unsplash-element5-scaled-1-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/12\/education-unsplash-element5-scaled-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/12\/education-unsplash-element5-scaled-1-1024x723.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-main-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-kldGsJ has-theme-white-color has-text-color\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-white-color\">Advocating Strategies<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer eplus-YsMk6B\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-0Bd6K4\">Effecting change and improvement in public education policy requires sound objective research, clear goals, and focused strategic advocacy work. Below are ideas for congregations to consider as ministries in public education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer eplus-FaR8pH\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-4 gb-4-col-equal alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1427\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/church-unsplash-karl-fredrickson-1024x683-1.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/church-unsplash-karl-fredrickson-1024x683-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/church-unsplash-karl-fredrickson-1024x683-1-720x480.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/church-unsplash-karl-fredrickson-1024x683-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/church-unsplash-karl-fredrickson-1024x683-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/church-unsplash-karl-fredrickson-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/church-unsplash-karl-fredrickson-1024x683-1-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1672b230378b71ba5e5f718075bcbcae\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/umaps\/advocating-strategies\/#congregations\">Congregations and Districts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1429\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/classroom-pexels-katerina-holmes-1024x683-1.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/classroom-pexels-katerina-holmes-1024x683-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/classroom-pexels-katerina-holmes-1024x683-1-720x480.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/classroom-pexels-katerina-holmes-1024x683-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/classroom-pexels-katerina-holmes-1024x683-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/classroom-pexels-katerina-holmes-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/classroom-pexels-katerina-holmes-1024x683-1-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-512e80f1b8926f8c1580ef39b6ef8f4a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/umaps\/advocating-strategies\/#families\">Families, Children, Teachers, Educators<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1430\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-1024x683-1.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-1024x683-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-1024x683-1-720x480.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-1024x683-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-1024x683-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-1024x683-1-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-62e80a2008cf2bf34e075df829ded73f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/umaps\/advocating-strategies\/#publicofficials\">General Public, Policy Makers, Public Officials<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1431\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/resources-unsplash-kimberly-farmer-1024x681-1.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/resources-unsplash-kimberly-farmer-1024x681-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/resources-unsplash-kimberly-farmer-1024x681-1-720x479.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/resources-unsplash-kimberly-farmer-1024x681-1-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/resources-unsplash-kimberly-farmer-1024x681-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/resources-unsplash-kimberly-farmer-1024x681-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/06\/resources-unsplash-kimberly-farmer-1024x681-1-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-adf56f01dc1df4d0db2fee4cb5fd76cd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/umaps\/advocating-strategies\/#resources\">Additional Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer eplus-MXiOvA\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-2zG5oq\" id=\"congregations\">Congregations and Districts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer  eplus-Hn1PbB\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull eplus-JYuqAm is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull eplus-lLMR2F is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-75Iz1S is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-nkqQt2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-hQc2wn is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-zESChR\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Awareness<br><\/strong><em>Listening, sharing, participating with others<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-Viea0s is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-5ab4df17-3fb8-4147-9992-4f920f7170ca\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-M0Ssb8\">\n<li>Basic facts about the state of education in NC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study the Biblical narrative about education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preach justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-mj6DiT is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-726nM7 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-7sZ7bA is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-sqPiTL\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Education<br><\/strong><em>Providing &#8220;just&#8221; knowledge and skills<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-2Gg5BO is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-7c6022ab-4af9-4201-9796-6760bf81314e\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-y7EYGI\">\n<li>Create support groups for the parents in your local school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide coaching for immigrant families, plus coaching in parenting responsibilities for disadvantaged children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-GA2c8z is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-DpZh8M is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-8gd5Yj is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-Xxtcd4\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Discernment<\/strong><br><em>Building advocacy skills<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-PfUU3g is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-a25f7aa3-c2c7-476f-8d0e-421015d2667a\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-N42846\">\n<li>Empowering\/educating congregations to research and examine the issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather lots of data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build multiple advocacy strategies to suit each issue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull eplus-SJlVum is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-YRZ6U6 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-adC30X is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-0zhwgi is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-eTzV8B\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Proclamation<br><\/strong><em>Declaring justice<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-ySHN8P is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-5ab4df17-3fb8-4147-9992-4f920f7170ca\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-DBtsxg\">\n<li>Let the community know about what you find, the problems and the opportunities for mobilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaring injustices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with other advocacy groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preach justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-fFi0Jr is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-ut38BV is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-9xnZwq is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-OLiyT7\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong><strong>Advocacy<br><\/strong><\/strong><em>Mercy and Charity<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-RMJIeL is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-7c6022ab-4af9-4201-9796-6760bf81314e\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-6WLzkv\">\n<li>Current state of the law and its enforcement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for evidence of unfairness and injustice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen to real stories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-mRgnMF is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-yUSHID is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-KB0HRC is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-p07c00\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong><strong>Advocacy<\/strong><br><\/strong><em>Acts of Justice<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-IpUNaW is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-a25f7aa3-c2c7-476f-8d0e-421015d2667a\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-3nZjWN\">\n<li>Mobilizing congregations to advocate to improve the application of constitutional law on education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vote for candidates who support public education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer  eplus-I8LzGB\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull eplus-UVrz7c is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer  eplus-O6cGB9\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull eplus-KAZ1fZ has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-EVburx is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer eplus-r291bO\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-RY01B9 has-text-color\" id=\"families\" style=\"color:#333333\">Families, Children, Teachers, Educators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer eplus-7uPffh\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-6rewev is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-OP5vKu is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-UzO0t7 has-text-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-yfIdqB is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-Qyp0zE\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Awareness<br><\/strong><em>Listening, sharing, participating with others<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-QhWmNM is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-5ab4df17-3fb8-4147-9992-4f920f7170ca\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-A4JIub\">\n<li>Providing basic legal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brochures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect parent groups from different parts of the town<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-Ohy8Sw is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-ppU26f has-text-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-hurd1T is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-vciwwP\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Education<br><\/strong><em>Providing &#8220;just&#8221; knowledge and skills<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-F5ocxk is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-7c6022ab-4af9-4201-9796-6760bf81314e\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-zdstfd\">\n<li>Share information about school management, finances, and state education policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal rights information and briefings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-Rw2j2O is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-P25j2i has-text-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-Gb519Z is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-BXVxsX\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Discernment<\/strong><br><em>Building advocacy skills<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-m54sSu is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-a25f7aa3-c2c7-476f-8d0e-421015d2667a\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-DL2ljO\">\n<li>Run lots of listening sessions with parents, teachers and administrators to gather facts and problem solve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-ZZPChx is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-QtCdlW is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-TXveQp has-text-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-oxeLwG is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-oi2IRL\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Proclamation<br><\/strong><em>Declaring justice<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-1Zhj64 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-5ab4df17-3fb8-4147-9992-4f920f7170ca\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-gF0IWT\">\n<li>Find leaders among these groups to build a power base with them and themselves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-OVjB3Q is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-ggJB51 has-text-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-CieYKr is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-n8DVn3\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong><strong>Advocacy<br><\/strong><\/strong><em>Mercy and Charity<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-PTdxOs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-14d19394-d842-4628-a22a-88070d4728db\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-RzeqEp\">\n<li>Supporting schools through programs like C4C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support teachers and school administrators in their efforts to improve resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-NviXPq is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-fQKVOh has-text-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-00IpE1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-IpS7Kn\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong><strong>Advocacy<\/strong><br><\/strong><em>Acts of Justice<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-fVwLcv is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-34566c29-6812-4345-bd2e-46f9f9e5c80f\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-sZe4Kt\">\n<li>Mobilizing communities to advocate to improve the application of constitutional law on education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vote for candidates who support public education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer eplus-bWuWk6\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-l8Txec is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer  eplus-ZoxbxC\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer  eplus-OmJccJ\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-ujhpFy\" id=\"publicofficials\">General Public, Policy Makers, Public Officials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer  eplus-mgmTZF\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull eplus-AQ1I0p is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-4tLDab is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-WYfyd8 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-JoPr7T is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-U7D3iQ\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Awareness<br><\/strong><em>Listening, sharing, participating with others<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-5e56K1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list eplus-KoAgZG\">\n<li>Learn about public and official attitudes and practices IRO education resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about the state education budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish public forums to listen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wWTqLG is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-tjNWW5 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-86obNn is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-t9iHUI\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Education<br><\/strong><em>Providing &#8220;just&#8221; knowledge and skills<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-n0biVA is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-7c6022ab-4af9-4201-9796-6760bf81314e\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-2nfOw5\">\n<li>Inform public of problems at your school through letters to the press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letters to the press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letters of advocacy to elected representatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-CLbBcz is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-IRgj8q is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-F6auQS is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-yEpm5H\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Discernment<\/strong><br><em>Building advocacy skills<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-qZIzlc is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-a25f7aa3-c2c7-476f-8d0e-421015d2667a\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-z5MBvA\">\n<li>Start building a relationship with your local school board members and other elected representative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out their voting patterns on education issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull eplus-hBZyn5 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-vTMobf is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-OOhCJq is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-mGW7r6 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-IQWJC0\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong>Proclamation<br><\/strong><em>Declaring justice<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-tX79H4 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-5ab4df17-3fb8-4147-9992-4f920f7170ca\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-JBZrII\">\n<li>Build some form of basic policy about public schools and declare this to your school management, the school board, and your state representatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-2jSzeG is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-plOwmQ is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-ElKYbY is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-10KbWF\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong><strong>Advocacy<br><\/strong><\/strong><em>Mercy and Charity<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-3eSqRn is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-7c6022ab-4af9-4201-9796-6760bf81314e\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-rjrIAO\">\n<li>Deepen your relationship with elected representatives and keep them informed about the state of things through letters, petitions, briefing sessions and face to face discussions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-TwUOtL is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-5bSpvP is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-qilkm4 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-m7D2E8\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px);px\"><strong><strong>Advocacy<\/strong><br><\/strong><em>Acts of Justice<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-S1Vwwz is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul id=\"block-a25f7aa3-c2c7-476f-8d0e-421015d2667a\" class=\"wp-block-list eplus-7DNilU\">\n<li>Build strong advocacy approaches to change public policy and funding for public schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenge poor decision by public officials and advocate for improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-USPPSR is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer eplus-hULOp8\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-oTtMNR\" id=\"resources\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-gf2OWg\">PDF resources from the NC Conference Board of Church and Society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-Kb0Rvj is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-EbFduG is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list eplus-AyWYCM\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/Advocacy-Strategies.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advocacy Strategies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/Building-an-Advocacy-Case.pdf\">Building an Advocacy Case<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/Building-a-Relationship-with-your-Elected-Representative.pdf\">Building Relationships with Elected Representatives<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/Education-Advocacy.pdf\">Education Advocacy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/Facilitating-a-Community-Listening-Session.pdf\">Facilitating a Community Listening Session<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-UvzJjT is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list eplus-ro1lzc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/House-Meetings.pdf\">House Meetings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/Issue-Forums.pdf\">Issue Forums<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/Lobby-meeting-with-an-elected-representative.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lobby Meeting with an Elected Representative<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/Mobilizing-your-Congregation.pdf\">Mobilizing Your Congregation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/Writing-a-successful-letter-to-the-Editor.pdf\">Writing a Successful Letter to the Editor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effecting change and improvement in public education policy requires sound objective research, clear goals, and focused strategic advocacy work. 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