Sample Letter to Representative or Senator<\/p>\n
Date<\/p>\n
Your Name<\/p>\n
Your Address<\/p>\n
Your City, State, ZipcodeYour E-mail<\/p>\n
Your Phone Number<\/p>\n
The Honorable_________________________<\/p>\n
House of Representatives or United States Senate<\/p>\n
Office Address of Representative or Senator<\/p>\n
Dear Representative\/Senator ____________________,<\/p>\n
(In your first paragraph include personal information) I am very fortunate to have<\/p>\n
been provided with an excellent education that prepared me for the future. I currently<\/p>\n
have children in both elementary and middle school. Recently, I have become very<\/p>\n
concerned about legislative impact on education. As a parent yourself, I am sure that you<\/p>\n
share many of these concerns.<\/p>\n
(Include facts) Research has shown that schools with strong school library media<\/p>\n
programs have better rates of success. For example, in Alaska it was found that schools<\/p>\n
with a full time librarian scored higher on standardized tests than schools with only part<\/p>\n
time librarians. These schools were able to have longer hours of operation, leading to<\/p>\n
higher rates of circulation, thus impacting student achievement. Similar findings have<\/p>\n
been made in many other states across our country.<\/p>\n
(State what you are asking for) I ask that you support (Insert name of bill here). In<\/p>\n
supporting this bill funding will be provided that will support school library media<\/p>\n
programs. This is a very small price to invest in the futures of our nations children. All<\/p>\n
children should have the opportunity to achieve and develop skills necessary for the<\/p>\n
future. I believe that in supporting this bill you will impact the lives of countless<\/p>\n
children.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
(Signature)<\/p>\n
Your Name<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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