Your Vote, Your Voice, Power in Education 2024
October 25, 2024
Social Media Video Series: “Our Vote, Our Future”
Black and Latino educators and community members can share why voting matters to them and why it should matter for elected leaders and presidential candidates! Submit your video here.
Education champions challenged us not only to vote for candidates who will do right by all children, but also to ask tough questions about the candidates and their priorities.
The road to the White House runs through seven swing states. Voters and parents in those states overwhelmingly support public school options – and they’re ready to vote for candidates who align with their education values.
FCCS embarked on a national Your Vote, Your Voice, Power in Education Voter Education Tour to sound the alarm about the education and economic issues that matter most to Black and Latino school leaders and families.
When we step into that voting booth, we’re not just choosing candidates—we’re taking control of our children’s futures.
Check out a recap of our tour in communities across the country below.
Presidential Debate Watch Party
September 10, 2024
Thousands joined FCCS and guest speakers for a Virtual Watch Party as Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump took the stage. FCCS urged both presidential candidates to prioritize education as a key driver of economic mobility in this election. But with no discussion on education, school safety, how to get our kids back on track in school, or even addressing the recent school shooting, it was a missed opportunity to reassure parents and educators.
VP Debate Watch Party: “Empowered Voices: Why Our Vote Matters”
October 1, 2024
FCCS hosted a VP Debate Watch Party with an esteemed panel including Jay, FCCS Board Chair Dr. Steve Perry, Debbie Veney, Dr. Charles Cole III, Victor J. Evans and Sarah Carpenter.
Hundreds joined the event streamed on multiple platforms, including YouTube.
We discussed the candidates’ education platforms, what we hoped to hear during the debate and debriefed post-debate.
U.S. Department of Education Meetings with Secretary Cardona’s Team
Jay and members of the FCCS Board met with U.S. Secretary of Education Cardona’s Office on different occasions to amplify the education priorities of Black and Latino voters, including parents and school leaders.
Milwaukee, WI Town Hall
October 9, 2024
We kicked off the FCCS “Your Vote, Your Voice, Power In Education” voter education series, with Dr. Fuller encouraging the community to make their voices heard this election season.
#DoTheMath Social Media Day of Action
October 15, 2024
Developed in partnership with Agency, #DoTheMath is a campaign intended to raise awareness of public school choice and charter schools more specifically in the run-up to election day. There are enough charter school parents – both nationwide and in each state — to impact every state’s election.
Detroit, MI Town Hall
October 15, 2024
On our second stop in the “Your Vote, Your Voice, Power In Education” voter education series, was co-hosted with Jalen Rose at his school, the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy.
“My school has survived for the past 14 years with Republicans in office and Democrats. Education is not a partisan issue.” – Jalen Rose
Memphis, TN Town Hall
October 17, 2024
FCCS joined the Memphis Lift for the next stop in the “Your Vote, Your Voice, Power In Education” voter education series.
We’re diving into how Tennessee’s charter school community can shape the 2025 legislative session. Don’t miss out on this impactful conversation!
Media Panel Discussion
Jay and FCCS Board Chair, Dr. Steve Perry, were interviewed by Roland Martin to discuss the upcoming election and the priorities of Black voters the same week Vice President Harris also appeared on his show.