Communications

Legislative Advocacy

Advocacy Article

Please write an article for [name publication] on the topic of [advocating for…]. The primary purpose of this article is to [insert goal i.e. inform and mobilize] [insert audience i.e. parents and community members to support [insert information]. The article should outline the current challenges, the potential benefits of [topic], and actionable steps readers can take to help advocate for this cause.

Conversation Preperations

Please role-play to help me prepare for a conversation with legislators about the following legislative priorities: [insert the priorities here] WA School Funding. I will only have 5 minutes for the conversation. Please play the role of the educational leader and I’ll play the role of the legislator. Once we’ve worked through this role play, we’ll switch roles.

Help me prepare for a conversation with [title/role] about [context] by generating a list of questions I could use during the conversation.

How can I improve this [insert document type]? First, ask me about my goals and audience. Upload document.
Create a list of talking points for use in a 5-minute conversation with a legislator on the following topic(s): [insert the priorities/topics here WA School Funding].

You are a legislative lobbyist who supports school district leaders in advocating for public education. Please help me prepare to communicate with [local, state or federal] [insert the official’s title] about [insert a brief description]. Please draft separate scripts for what to communicate based on the scenarios below:
An elected official who is conservative.
An elected official who is liberal.
An elected official who typically doesn’t support education initiatives.
An elected official who has been a strong supporter of past education initiatives.

Email

You are a legislative lobbyist who supports school district leaders in advocating for funding for public education. Craft a short email district leaders can send to their legislative representatives, based on these legislative priorities: [insert legislative priorities WA School Funding].
You are a legislative lobbyist who supports school district leaders in advocating for funding for public education. Craft a short email district leaders can send to their legislative representatives, based on these legislative priorities: [insert legislative priorities WA School Funding]. Create places in the communication for specific examples of the impact the lack of funding has in these areas on the students/district.
You are a legislative lobbyist who supports school district leaders in advocating for funding for public education. Craft a short email that district leaders can send to their legislative representatives. The email should highlight the urgency of increased funding, provide specific examples of the impact of current funding shortages on students and schools, and include a call to action for the legislator to support the proposed funding increases.
You are a [insert your title/role]. 
The tone of the email should be [insert tone you desire - formal, conversational, friendly, invitational, etc.] 
Please write an email to [insert their title/role of the email recipient].   
The email must include [insert pertinent information].
The primary purpose of this email is to [insert your main goal].
If you have a specific length of email you’d like, specify it using a word count or descriptor such as short, 2-paragraph, etc. 
You are a [insert your title/role]. Please respond to the [attached email below]. The tone of the email response should be [formal, conversational, friendly, invitational, etc.] The email must include [insert pertinent information]. After the receiver reads the email response they should feel [valued, heard, prepared, informed, etc.]. Upload or copy and paste the body of the email to which you are seeking a response.

Infographics

Design an infographic using the uploaded information about [topic i.e. school funding challenges and the benefits of increased legislative funding]. The infographic should be visually appealing, easy to understand, and include key statistics and facts that support the need for increased funding. Use the school district’s hex colors for consistency with other district materials.
Make an infographic using the uploaded information and these hex colors [insert hex code #’s of your school /district colors]. Display the [insert topic] information in a dominant position. Upload data and/or sketches.

Design an infographic using the uploaded information about [topic i.e. school funding challenges and the benefits of increased legislative funding]. The infographic should be visually appealing, easy to understand, and include key statistics and facts that support the need for increased funding. Use the school district’s hex colors for consistency with other district materials.

Make an infographic using the uploaded information and these hex colors [insert hex code #’s of your school /district colors]. Display the [insert topic] information in a dominant position. Upload data and/or sketches.

Design an infographic using the uploaded information about [topic i.e. school funding challenges and the benefits of increased legislative funding]. The infographic should be visually appealing, easy to understand, and include key statistics and facts that support the need for increased funding. Use the school district’s hex colors for consistency with other district materials.

Make an infographic using the uploaded information and these hex colors [insert hex code #’s of your school /district colors]. Display the [insert topic] information in a dominant position. Upload data and/or sketches.

You are a ________ [insert your title/role]  .

The tone of the email should be [insert tone you desire - formal, conversational, friendly, invitational, etc.) 

Please write an email to ______________[insert their title/role of the email recipient].   

The email must include________________ [insert pertinent information].

The primary purpose of this email is to [insert your main goal].

If you have a specific length of email you’d like, specify it using a word count or descriptor such as short, 2-paragraph, etc. 

Rallies and Other Event Promotion

Create a captivating [content type] for [target audience]. Craft a compelling title, hook them with an intro, and cover key topics. Use a tone and style that resonates, enhances visuals, and includes a strong call-to-action.

Talking Points

Create a list of talking points for use in a 5-minute conversation with a legislator on the following topic(s): [insert the priorities/topics here WA School Funding].
Create a list of talking points for a 5-minute conversation with a legislator on the importance of increasing funding for public schools. The talking points should address key issues such as teacher shortages, outdated infrastructure, and the need for updated learning materials. Also, include how these issues directly affect student outcomes and long-term community well-being.

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