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Local Advocacy

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Most decisions about theatre in the school curriculum are made at the local level by principals, superintendents, and school boards.​
Getting started
  • Establish a positive and open communication channel with your school administrators.
  • Make a point to learn when your school board meets and who its members are.
  • Find out who the local decision makers are and reach out to them: the mayor, district school superintendent, city council, chamber of commerce, superintendent, etc.
  • Build a network of supporters that you can call on when there is a need for quick action.
Teachers:
Contact other ITS troupe directors in your district to help organize a long-term theatre education advocacy strategy.​
Students:
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Participate in the year-round Theatre In Our Schools (TIOS) campaign, an effort to promote awareness of theatre education's value and purpose in schools across America, culminating in a month-long celebration in March. Encourage your fellow Thespians to do the same, and begin planning how you can promote TIOS at public events--shows, school board meetings, and your Thespian conferences. TIOS is jointly sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association and the American Alliance for Theatre & Education.
Community members:
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Attend school board meetings and request to get on the agenda. Use the materials below to advocate for starting a theatre program or growing resources for the theatre program.
​If you know of additional resources we should add to this page please reach out to jenae.glanton@texasthespians.org.

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    • Leadership Academy
    • Junior Regional Festivals
    • Fine Arts Admin Day
    • Educator Conference
  • Resources
    • Flickr
    • Educator Resources
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    • Local Advocacy
    • State/National Advocacy
    • Theatre in Our Schools Month
    • Resources
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    • STO Bios
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