On behalf of the 55,000 members of the Badass Teachers Association (BATs) and the students we serve, we urge a Yes vote on the Every Child Achieves Act.

It is time to move into a direction of change that supports public school children and the teachers charged with their education.

Public education and public educators are under attack, and have been for many years. Both NCLB and Race to the Top undermined the efficacy of Public School educators to provide a balanced program of studies in our classrooms and have forced a schism in our public policy. The Every Child Achieves Act will move us forward with what our organization believes is the highest priority: Equity.