Legislation to create an Executive Office of Education

Jan 29, 2008

As part of his commitment to and vision for an education system that seeks to provide every child with the same, world-class opportunity, Governor Patrick recently filed Article 87 legislation to create an Executive Office of Education.

The legislation creates a cabinet-level position for education within the executive branch of our government--giving its leadership similar authority and position as the secretariats who consider our public safety, the health and growth of our economy, and our environment. Today, there is no office of education at the level of these other, important priorities.
Today, January 29, the governor will testify at the State House to emphasize the importance of dedicated education leadership at the very highest levels of state government. We need you to join him in making sure the legislature knows that this is a priority to you.
The hearing is at the Massachusetts State House in the Gardner Auditorium, at 10:30 a.m.
For more information about the Governor's reorganization plan, please visit http:www.mass.gov/governor/education.
Your support is critical. Article 87 filings such as this one must be passed by the legislature within 60 days, and the clock is already ticking. So please, learn more about the legislation, and then:
Please contact your State Representative and Senator and urge them to support the bill.
Reach out and have conversations with your neighbors, parents, teachers, community leaders, and elected officials about the Readiness Project and the Governor's Article 87 legislation.
Forward this email.
Organize your own town online by signing up to be a Readiness Representative. We will provide you with the tools to help.
Write letters to your local newspaper in support of the Article 87 reorganization.
Recruit others to get involved in the Readiness Project.
Our continued commitment and shared efforts can help shape the Governor's agenda and help make the ideas we have worked for become a reality. We look forward to your continued participation, and, of course, on behalf of the Governor, I want to thank you for all of your efforts