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Districts need advocates to help
garner support for their goals and programs, whether funding
support, community buy-in, or the development and passage of
constructive policies. L2 has a large supporting network in
New Mexico that includes legislators, lobbyists, town leaders,
State and local education board members, and other partners
in education. L2 analyzes policy issues and proposals in relation
to the needs of their clients and provides information and advocacy
to policy makers to support those needs.
L2 has been actively involved with the New Mexico State Legislature
and other policy-making organizations, and has the positive
and productive relationships necessary to promote the interests
of their clients. |
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Some examples of advocacy
efforts on behalf of school districts include: |
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Presentations to the New Mexico State Legislature,
Congress, and the former New Mexico State Board of Education on
such diverse issues as school reform, early childhood and charter
schools, bilingual education, and accountability |
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Advocacy for capital outlay
facility projects |
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Assist policy makers with the
development of the Omnibus Capital Outlay bill to provide equity
among New Mexico school districts |
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Promoted changes in the education
funding formula, resulting in major revenue increases for clients |
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Promoted the Indian Education
Act, the Kindergarten Plus Act, and the Education Reform Bill
of 2002 |
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Promoted and acquired significant
professional development funding for such organizations as SQS
and Re:Learning |
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Promoted and acquired funding
for Santa Fe Smaller Learning Community reform efforts |
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