Iowa's
First-in-the-nation Precinct Caucuses

Five easy steps
to making
your voice heard

1. Know what's at stake
Iowa's first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses offer a tremendous opportunity for education professionals to make their voices heard. The stakes in this year's caucuses are especially high because the No Child Left Behind law is being re-authorized. The person elected to serve as the next U.S. President will play a big role in whether that law works for our kids or against them. Click here for information on the NEA's positive agenda for reauthorization.

2. Download our Caucus Kit. Everything you need to know about the caucuses is included in this handy guide -- from an overview of what to expect on caucus night to suggested resolutions that you can submit. Click here.

3. Attend candidate events, ask questions, and dig for details about their positions. Education is too important to accept campaign rhetoric! Click here for candidate schedules  or check your local newspaper.

4. Stay informed. Even if you can't attend a campaign event, you can still keep on top of where the candidates stand by visiting their Web sites and checking out some of the resources listed on our Web site. Iowa Politics.com  is a great place to start.

5. Attend your caucus and submit pro-public education resolutions. Go to the Iowa Republican Party and Iowa Democratic Party  for a listing of locations.