Massachusetts Association for Gifted Education

 

MARCH 2010


URGENT ACTION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY 3/12!

We need to contact our representatives to have them sign on to the Dear Colleague letter to save Javits by Fri March 12th!


Use this handy link to connect with your US Rep and send an email message. It only takes a few minutes!

https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml


Feel free to use the sample email below. Encourage others to do the same!


SAMPLE EMAIL: 

A “Dear Colleague” letter is now circulating in the House showing support for the Javits program and requesting that the appropriations sub-committee on education fund the program at $11.25 million.   Reps. Jim Matheson (UT-2) and Elton Gallegly (CA-24) are co-authors of the House “Dear Colleague” letter.


This is the only federal funding to support students of high potential. It is a matter of equity and excellence for low socio-economic and otherwise disadvantaged students!


Please cosign the Gallegly-Matheson appropriations letter in support of funding for the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Act in FY 2011.

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  1. •SATURDAY APRIL 10TH - MAGE ANNUAL MEETING - TAKING THE “IF” OUT OF GIFTED! Join us for a day of updates, awards, and member networking in Milford, MA. Postmark your registration by 4/1 for a discounted rate! Click here for more information and registration.


  1. • MAGE Legislative Work Group Legislation is the only way to assure equal access to services for all students in the Commonwealth. Your legislators need to hear from you to know that this is an important issue! Contact MAGE Legislative Chair Diana Reeves at rdianam@aol.com for information on how to join the MAGE Legislative Online Work Group and how to let your voice be heard.


  1. •NAGC/Nicholas Green Student Award We are now accepting applications for the Nicholas Green Award. Click here for more information. Deadline is April 15, 2010


  1. •Next Meeting: Monday, May 3, 2010 Join us at 5:30 for a complimentary light dinner followed by our meeting from 6:00 - 8:00 at The Sage School of Foxboro, MA. RSVP to President Vicky Barr at barr.vicky@gmail.com