What We Do
Advocacy
AROS listens to stakeholders to determine the priorities that reflect people most impacted by schools. We then mobilize for change on specific policies and practices in Annapolis and at the district level. We do this through tabling, canvassing, rallying and testifying.
Organizing
We build relationships with community school coordinators, parent leaders, student organizations, teachers and anyone else interested in advocating for the schools we deserve.
We provide workshops and resources to parents and school-based organizers. This includes city wide and school specific workshops on things like how to get an organized parent group up and running, resources for parents who want more support, tools and training in how to advocate for issues your school cares about, how to understand your schools budget and more.
Our Platform
In 2022, we engaged with 1500 school stakeholders and defined 5 priority issues of concern that now form the basis of our organizing.
Our top five priorities are:
More resource classes, cultural experiences and field trips
Fully funding City Schools
Safe and welcoming schools
Meeting the needs of struggling and advanced students
Smaller class sizes and more counselors/providers