Policy & Organizing Program Application

In the POP, BTU members gain knowledge and skills while contributing to the BTU’s core organizing campaigns. In the process, fellows

     - Engage with state and local ed policy makers

     - Understand education policy and how it works

     - Build foundational organizing skills

     - Join a national network of AFT educators advocating for the policies we need

     - Conduct action research

     - Apply research and organizing skills to support a priority BTU campaign by contributing   to campaign planning, action-planning, mobilizing/outreach, or base-building 

     - Present findings and policy recommendations to policymakers, BTU leaders, and colleagues


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Contact Information
Name *
First and Last
Which of the following best describes you?
Check all that apply.
Mailing Address *
Cell Phone *
Non-BPS Email *
Years of Experience in Education *
Describe Experience in Education.
Current School or Program *
Professional Role *
(e.g., teacher, para, etc. and subject, grade-level, etc.)
What was your preparation for becoming an educator? *
How have you continued your professional development? *
Are you a member of any professional organizations? *
Program Commitments
Please indicate your intent to fulfill the following commitments:

I will be available by email on a regular basis.

I will attend 7 Saturday meetings from 8:30-2:30 and the May Showcase event: 

Nov. 8,

Dec. 6,

Jan. 10,

Feb. 28,

Mar. 14,

March 28,

May 2

I understand that I can miss no more than one session without a make up or my stipend will be reduced or not paid.

Presentations at Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 13th

I will complete and be prepared to discuss the assigned readings related to education policymaking.

I will participate in conducting research on a policy issue that is important to me and my students.

I will present my research and complete a two-page research summary.

I will take at least one action to promote my policy issue and share my learning (e.g. testify at school committee, lead a workshop, lead an initiative, advocate with a policymaker etc.)

I affirm that I will do my best to fulfill each of the commitments above.  I understand that if I am unable to complete the program, I will not be eligible to receive the $1500 stipend:
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Education Policy Interests
In this year's program, participants will focus their research on one of the BTU's priority campaigns or on work directly related to one of our organizing committees. 
Which priority campaign(s) or organizing committee(s) might you focus your work on in the program?
For explanations of the Strategic Campaigns, see page 2 here. For descriptions of Organizing Committees, see here.
Describe your interest in one of the areas you selected above. Why is it important to you?  How does it impact you, your students, or others who you care about? What do you think might be done about it?  (If relevant: What has been your involvement in this issue up till now?)  (up to 300 words) *
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