Grassroots Action Center

MSA has created a Grassroots Action Plan that provides ideas and instructions for showcasing your magnet school and interacting with your political leaders. A number of grassroots activities are outlined, and there is at least one that every member will be able to accomplish.

What Are Magnet Schools? – Share and use this one-pager when explaining magnet schools to your elected officials and members of your community.

Fast Facts About Magnet Schools – This document includes quick facts and figures about magnet schools.

Talking Points – Use these key talking points when promoting magnet schools.

Research About Magnet Schools –  On this webpage you will find a wide body of research detailing the many benefits of magnet schools. Please take the time to review and share this information and include it in your discussions about magnet schools.

Today, elected officials are taking full advantage of social media to stay connected with their constituents. In a recent interview, one influential Congressman stated, “I check my Twitter and Facebook account a couple times a day.” Clearly using social media is a highly effective way to communicate directly with your elected officials and share information about your magnet school. Use our social media toolkit to start engaging now!

Inviting your elected officials to visit your magnet school is a creative strategy to increase the visibility of the theme-based programs that are being offered in your district. It is also an opportunity to build relationships with these officials and their staff, as well as establish yourself as an education expert and valuable resource. To help you host a successful school tour we have created this step-by-step guide.