Thank you for taking action and signing the petition. However, signing it isn’t enough. While we express our worries and frustrations, we have an opportunity right in front of us to start making a difference – yet many of us are not taking that crucial step.

I’m referring to the mandate_IN_ALL_SCHOOLS aimed at a reduction in suspensions, reduction in fights, reduction in truancy, reduction in office referrals, increase in grades, improving OVERALL education, and fostering community engagement. This is a straightforward, actionable step we can take to start influencing the positive changes we all want to see. Signing this petition is easy, but it requires us to move from words to actions.

I've noticed a recurring theme in our conversations lately – many of us are deeply concerned about the direction our youth are heading. We talk about the lack of morals, values, and respect, and it’s clear that we all want to see a positive change.

If we want our youth to adopt better values, we need to lead by example. By supporting initiatives like this, we show them the importance of being proactive, engaged, and committed to making a difference. Complaining without action only perpetuates the cycle of inaction.

Here’s what you can do NEXT to help:

THANK YOU for signing the Petition. NEXT STEP 

Contact the Decision Maker: Reach out to [Decision Maker's Name and Title] and let them know why this initiative is important to you. Here’s how you can contact them:

Governor of Massachusetts

Governor Maura Healey
Email: Contact form
Phone: (617) 725-4005
Mail: Office of the Governor
24 Beacon St., Room 280
Boston, MA 02133

Massachusetts State Senate

Senate President Karen E. Spilka
Email: Karen.Spilka@masenate.gov
Phone: (617) 722-1500
Mail: Senate President Karen E. Spilka
State House, Room 332
Boston, MA 02133

Majority Leader Cynthia Stone Creem
Email: Cynthia.Creem@masenate.gov
Phone: (617) 722-1639
Mail: Majority Leader Cynthia Stone Creem
State House, Room 312-D
Boston, MA 02133

Minority Leader Bruce E. Tarr
Email: Bruce.Tarr@masenate.gov
Phone: (617) 722-1600
Mail: Minority Leader Bruce E. Tarr
State House, Room 308
Boston, MA 02133

Massachusetts House of Representatives

Speaker of the House Ronald J. Mariano
Email: Ronald.Mariano@mahouse.gov
Phone: (617) 722-2500
Mail: Speaker Ronald J. Mariano
State House, Room 356
Boston, MA 02133

Majority Leader Michael J. Moran
Email: Michael.Moran@mahouse.gov
Phone: (617) 722-2600
Mail: Majority Leader Michael J. Moran
State House, Room 170
Boston, MA 02133

Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Email: Bradley.Jones@mahouse.gov
Phone: (617) 722-2100
Mail: Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr.
State House, Room 124
Boston, MA 02133

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley
Email: jeffrey.c.riley@mass.gov
Phone: (781) 338-3100
Mail: Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148-4906

Feel free to use this template when contacting [Decision Maker's Name]:

Dear [Decision Maker's Name],

I am writing to express my strong support for mandate_IN_ALL_SCHOOLS. As a member of our community, I am deeply concerned about the direction our youth are heading and believe that this initiative will help instill the values and morals we all wish to see. (EXPLAIN WHY YOU ARE CONCERNED)

Thank you for considering my views. I urge you to support this initiative and help us make a positive change for the future of our youth.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]

 

Let’s be the change we wish to see. Together, we can turn our concerns into real, tangible progress.

Best regards,

[Your Name]