<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">The voices of parents in politics is important because it ensures that the needs and concerns of families are taken into account in policy decisions, and helps to create a more responsive and representative political system. <ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Untapped Raw Power:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> We make up a significant portion of the population and our voices need to be heard in politics. Policies that affect children and families should take into account the perspectives of parents, who have a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing their families.</li></ul> <ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Advocacy: <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">We have the power to advocate for their children and influence policy decisions that impact their well-being. By speaking up and engaging with policymakers, parents can help shape policies that support the health, education, and safety of children.</li></ul> <ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Accountability:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> Politicians who are accountable to us are more likely to prioritize issues that affect families. When parents speak up and demand action on issues such as access to quality education, affordable child care, and healthcare, politicians are motivated to take action.</li></ul> <ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Mobilization:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> We are a powerful force in politics and can mobilize other parents and community members to support policy change. By coming together and advocating for our shared priorities, we create powerful grassroots movements that influence political outcomes.</li></ul> <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">The National Parents Union is an important organization because it gives parents a powerful voice in education and other policy decisions, empowers them to become effective advocates for their children, and works to create systemic change that supports all families and communities. <ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Amplifying parent voice:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> NPU amplifies the voices of parents from diverse backgrounds and communities, providing them with a platform to share their perspectives and experiences on education and other issues affecting families.</li></ul> <ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Advocating for parents and children:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> NPU advocates for policies and practices that support the needs and interests of parents and students, particularly those who have been historically marginalized and underserved.</li></ul> <ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Building community:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> NPU connects parents across the country, creating a community of support and solidarity that can help parents navigate the challenges of raising and educating children.</li></ul> <ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Empowering parents: <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">NPU empowers parents to become more engaged in their children's education and the policy decisions that affect them. By providing resources, training, and support, NPU helps parents to become effective advocates for their children and communities.</li></ul> <ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Creating change:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> NPU works to create systemic change in education and other are</li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">as that affects families. By advocating for policies that support parents and students, and holding institutions accountable for meeting the needs of families, NPU is helping to create a more just and equitable society. <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Support parents across the nation as they walk the halls of power, and take a seat at tables where decisions are made. <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Every dollar contributes to the success of this important movement.

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The voices of parents in politics is important because it ensures that the needs and concerns of families are taken into account in policy decisions, and helps to create a more responsive and representative political system. <ul><li>Untapped Raw Power: We make up a significant portion of the population and our voices need to be heard in politics. Policies that affect children and families should take into account the perspectives of parents, who have a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing their families.</li></ul> <ul><li>Advocacy: We have the power to advocate for their children and influence policy decisions that impact their well-being. By speaking up and engaging with policymakers, parents can help shape policies that support the health, education, and safety of children.</li></ul> <ul><li>Accountability: Politicians who are accountable to us are more likely to prioritize issues that affect families. When parents speak up and demand action on issues such as access to quality education, affordable child care, and healthcare, politicians are motivated to take action.</li></ul> <ul><li>Mobilization: We are a powerful force in politics and can mobilize other parents and community members to support policy change. By coming together and advocating for our shared priorities, we create powerful grassroots movements that influence political outcomes.</li></ul> The National Parents Union is an important organization because it gives parents a powerful voice in education and other policy decisions, empowers them to become effective advocates for their children, and works to create systemic change that supports all families and communities. <ul><li>Amplifying parent voice: NPU amplifies the voices of parents from diverse backgrounds and communities, providing them with a platform to share their perspectives and experiences on education and other issues affecting families.</li></ul> <ul><li>Advocating for parents and children: NPU advocates for policies and practices that support the needs and interests of parents and students, particularly those who have been historically marginalized and underserved.</li></ul> <ul><li>Building community: NPU connects parents across the country, creating a community of support and solidarity that can help parents navigate the challenges of raising and educating children.</li></ul> <ul><li>Empowering parents: NPU empowers parents to become more engaged in their children's education and the policy decisions that affect them. By providing resources, training, and support, NPU helps parents to become effective advocates for their children and communities.</li></ul> <ul><li>Creating change: NPU works to create systemic change in education and other are</li></ul>as that affects families. By advocating for policies that support parents and students, and holding institutions accountable for meeting the needs of families, NPU is helping to create a more just and equitable society. Support parents across the nation as they walk the halls of power, and take a seat at tables where decisions are made. Every dollar contributes to the success of this important movement.

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