Local Policy Toolkit
The National Association of Scholars has crafted a range of materials for the use of civics reformers at the local level. Any civics reformer may use and/or modify these materials. Where appropriate, please credit the NAS--but please also signal where the NAS’s materials have been modified.
Action Guide
Download a Powerpoint File of the Action Guide
Download a PDF of the Action Guide
Model Palm Card
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Responding to Social Justice Rhetoric: A Cheat Sheet for Policy Makers
Download a PDF of Responding to Social Justice Rhetoric
Model Letter to State Policymaker
Download a Word Document of the Model Letter
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Model Letter to School Board
Download a Word Document of the Model Letter
Download a PDF of the Model Letter
Model Letter to Superintendent
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Model Letter to Teacher
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Model Letter to Editor
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The Civics Alliance also provides links to these resources below without endorsing them. Please contact us if you have suggestions for new resources to add to these pages, or if any of these links no longer work.
Schools Boards: General Information
Connecticut Association of Boards of Education
New Jersey School Boards Association
Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Associated School Boards of South Dakota
Texas Association of School Boards
School Boards: What to Do
American Mind: Fighting Critical Race Theory, One Door at a Time
Citizens for Renewing America: Model School Board Language to Prohibit Critical Race Theory
Citizens for Renewing America: Combatting Critical Race Theory in Your Community
Manhattan Institute: Woke Schooling: A Toolkit for Concerned Parents
National Association of Scholars: Julie Quist’s Tactical Tips on Organizing
Great Schools: What every parent should know about their school board
ThoughtCo: How to Become a School Board Member
Daily Wire: “How To Stop Critical Race Theory In Your Local Schools: Advice From A School Board Member”
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education: Action sheet for confronting school indoctrination
Parents Defending Education: Engage
United States Parents Involved in Education: Parent’s Guide and Resources to Fight Critical Race Theory
State Curriculum Transparency Laws
Education Liberty Alliance: State Curriculum Transparency Laws
Parents Groups: Education Reform
Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism
PLACE NYC – Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education
Effective Grassroots Groups: Education Reform
Citizens for Objective Public Education
Moms for America: Virtual Cottage Meetings
Political Action Committees: Education Reform