ESSA Comment Period Open!

Education Partners,

We are now taking comments from the public on the state’s draft Consolidated ESSA Plan through July 15. Please urge your membership to submit their comments on the plan. The more feedback we receive from a variety of audiences, the better the final product will become. We’ve created some sample messaging to help you in your communications. Feel free to use or create your own.

Sample tweet:

Make your voice heard by submitting your comments on the draft #Missouri ESSA plan through July 15: https://goo.gl/gf5mTw

Sample FB Post:

You can make a difference in the education of Missouri students by offering your comments on Missouri’s draft plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Visit this web page to read the plan and comment on the topics that matter to you. #ESSA #Education https://goo.gl/90jKv4

Sample Newsletter item:

Missouri ESSA Plan Public Comment Period Now Open
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is designed to ensure that all students have a significant opportunity to have a fair and equitable high-quality education and to close education achievement gaps. The public is invited to comment on the Missouri draft Consolidated ESSA Plan over the next 30 days. To read the plan or to comment, please visit DESE’s ESSA Plan website.

Thanks for your partnership in Missouri education!

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Communications | 573.751.3469 | dese.mo.gov