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For everyone: Change the way you think/talk about education. For example, say "She obtained her education..." instead of "She received her education...". And think "How can I engage in learning?" instead of "Is the teacher engaging me?"

For upper-elementary/middle school teachers: Have students watch the Gift video and then write a response to "Why is learning like opening a wrapped present?"

For high school counselors/administrators: Organize a poster contest for students to create education-related posters based on one of the PSAs. For example, see the Education is a Gift poster (PDF).

For families: Watch the PSAs and discuss the messages and how they apply to you.

For community meetings/events: Play the PSAs before the start of your meeting/event for the audience to watch.

For agencies/organizations: Organize (in partnership with your local cable, network, and PBS stations and businesses) a PSA contest in which school teams develop their own messages/scripts after watching the Education PSAs. Winning entries will be finalized and broadcast throughout the year.

Home > Comments:

These are awesome...and the message is so simple! I would love to get these to our local cable access for them to use for PSAs. And statewide also. -Assistant Principal, Frankfort, KY

This set of PSAs is the missing piece of a media campaign needed to prevent truancy and deliquency. -Former Police Officer, Morton, IL

The positive message comes quickly, is well received and inspiring.
You have proven there is a way to get a message across without resorting to the latest trends/fads. You've chosen instead to speak the language of the silent majority. Bravo! -Pediatrician, Aiea, HI

Those [Education PSAs] are GREAT!!! Good work! -Truancy Officer, Winfield, KS

Awesome spots! All your points make good sense. I am going to watch them again now. I just love the spots. -VP for Development, WTVP, Peoria, IL

Simplicity is powerful–evokes emotion, demands attention. [The] music is perfect!" -Truancy Court Judge, Indianapolis, IN


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