rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/petition/tell-mi-legislators-to-raise-dough-for-our-schools?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-petition-area-tell-mi-legislators-to-raise-dough-for-our-schools' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Michigan Education Justice Coalition https://actionnetwork.org/groups/michigan-education-justice-coalition https://actionnetwork.org//images/generic_facebook.jpg We are writing to you to encourage you to raise $4.5B in new revenue to adequately fund Michigan's public schools. Schools across the State - despite the new budget - have oversized classes, crumbling buildings, dysfunctional transportation, and outdated special education resources. Where did we get the $4.5B figure? Check out this study from the Education Law Center. The money to fill this gap exists, but lawmakers like you must have the courage to make wealthy Michiganders and corporations pay their fair share. Filling this funding gap will not only ensure every Michigan student receives the tools to reach their fullest potential, but it will also make Michigan a place that innovators and business leaders from around the world choose to live and grow. Our students deserve to have a world class education. and we need equitably and fully funded schools to make that dream come true. We are requesting that you take the steps necessary to raise this money. Signed, The parents, caregivers, students, teachers, and other community members of Michigan https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell-mi-legislators-to-raise-dough-for-our-schools