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PROMOTING PROGRESSIVES FROM SCHOOL BOARD TO STATE SENATE
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Report by Laura Jackson & Jonathan Stevens

August 3, 2020, Virginia. LAURA PAC has focused on the effects of the greatest policy issue and crisis of our time, the Covid-19 pandemic and all of its effects, since we promoted suggestions for election safety and participation before the March Presidential Primary election.

As we move into August, the next big questions are, "How will schools open? Will it be virtual? In person? Mixed schedules? Will I have a choice for my kids? Will it be safe?" Our mission is to promote progressives and evidence based progressive policies, from School Board to State Senate,and the issue of school reopening shines a bright light on the importance of elected school boards.

We have compiled, from public sources, a comprehensive list of school reopening plans or lack thereof in all Virginia localities. A few notes: 1. If a locality had several widely divergent plans under consideration, they will be listed as having no plan. 2. If a locality has identified a plan and is moving forward with that plan, we have treated it as the policy in place even if it is not officially settled. 3. All data is from public sources and is accurate as of August 1st, 2020.

We found the localities could be grouped into the following categories: Orange- No Clear Plan 18.05% of localities (24), Red- Hybrid Plan 58.65% of localities (78) (mixed remote and in person schedules or groups of students almost always with an all remote parental option), Purple- All in Person 3.01% of localities (4), Green- All Remote 9.02% of localities (12), Pink- No Data 11.28% of localities (15)

Our map shows that all remote localities are high income and over represented in the DC suburbs. The majority of localities are employing a hybrid plan with choice. It is worth noting that many localities, including counties in Western and South West Virginia, have chosen hybrid plans that are likely to impose significant costs on school systems.

Teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff at schools join parents and students as the most affected stakeholders in these decisions, but these decisions have a tremendous impact on all of us.


LAURA PAC is talking to all of its members and stakeholders and welcomes any public comment on school reopening policy in Virginia. Comment or message us on any of our platforms or send us an email at director@laurapac.com.

“Promoting progressives from School Board to State Senate”
— LAURA PAC, Sept 2018
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L.A.U.R.A.’s GOALS

across the commonwealth oF VIRGINIA are

 

To advance Progressive candidates at the local & state level in urban & rural areas.

To create a competitive environment at the local level, turning red areas purple, and purple areas blue.

To invest, educate, and follow-up with candidates & campaigns.

To approach elections from the bottom of the ballot up, using data.

founded September 2018

MAIL:

P.O. 2351 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

TEAM:

LAURA JACKSON

JONATHAN STEVENS

 
Polls are open for 1 more hour here in Virginia, please exercise your right to vote if you have not done so already.
Polls are open for 1 more hour here in Virginia, please exercise your right to vote if you have not done so already.
We are thrilled to endorse Luke Priddy for Roanoke City Council 👏✨
We are thrilled to endorse Luke Priddy for Roanoke City Council 👏✨
We are so excited about all the accomplishments that have already happened in the General Assembly, but we are still excited to focus on some remaining local elections in 2020. We will keep you posted!
We are so excited about all the accomplishments that have already happened in the General Assembly, but we are still excited to focus on some remaining local elections in 2020. We will keep you posted!
Check out our footprint👣 #Virginia #VApolitics #local #rural #urbanandrural #progress #progressive
Check out our footprint👣 #Virginia #VApolitics #local #rural #urbanandrural #progress #progressive
In 2019, Democrats took control of the General Assembly...but there is still progress to be made. Will you donate today to help us recruit progressives in rural areas and for local office.
In 2019, Democrats took control of the General Assembly...but there is still progress to be made. Will you donate today to help us recruit progressives in rural areas and for local office.
We did it! I am looking forward to what a Democratic Majority in Virginia will hold.
We did it! I am looking forward to what a Democratic Majority in Virginia will hold.
🤞waiting for the results to come in
🤞waiting for the results to come in
Have you voted yet? Tag us in your voting pics.
Have you voted yet? Tag us in your voting pics.
Virginians, vote today! If you are in line before 7pm you can cast your vote!
Virginians, vote today! If you are in line before 7pm you can cast your vote!
Still looking for a way to help elect progressives? Shoot us an email to volunteer for a progressive campaign. As ever, vote November 5th. #gotv #voteNov5th #volunteer #phonebank #canvass #watchthepolls #pollwatch
Still looking for a way to help elect progressives? Shoot us an email to volunteer for a progressive campaign. As ever, vote November 5th. #gotv #voteNov5th #volunteer #phonebank #canvass #watchthepolls #pollwatch
Make a plan to vote Tuesday November 5th, please check out what local elections are on the ballot this year. It could be treasurer, sheriff, school board, board of supervisors, city council, commissioner of revenue, soil and water, Commonwealth’s Attorney and Clerk of Court.
Make a plan to vote Tuesday November 5th, please check out what local elections are on the ballot this year. It could be treasurer, sheriff, school board, board of supervisors, city council, commissioner of revenue, soil and water, Commonwealth’s Attorney and Clerk of Court.
#GOTV Get Out the Vote for Election Day November 5th! Contact us to help out a campaign.
#GOTV Get Out the Vote for Election Day November 5th! Contact us to help out a campaign.
Polls are open for 1 more hour here in Virginia, please exercise your right to vote if you have not done so already. We are thrilled to endorse Luke Priddy for Roanoke City Council 👏✨ We are so excited about all the accomplishments that have already happened in the General Assembly, but we are still excited to focus on some remaining local elections in 2020. We will keep you posted! Check out our footprint👣 #Virginia #VApolitics #local #rural #urbanandrural #progress #progressive In 2019, Democrats took control of the General Assembly...but there is still progress to be made. Will you donate today to help us recruit progressives in rural areas and for local office. We did it! I am looking forward to what a Democratic Majority in Virginia will hold. 🤞waiting for the results to come in Have you voted yet? Tag us in your voting pics. Virginians, vote today! If you are in line before 7pm you can cast your vote! Still looking for a way to help elect progressives? Shoot us an email to volunteer for a progressive campaign. As ever, vote November 5th. #gotv #voteNov5th #volunteer #phonebank #canvass #watchthepolls #pollwatch Make a plan to vote Tuesday November 5th, please check out what local elections are on the ballot this year. It could be treasurer, sheriff, school board, board of supervisors, city council, commissioner of revenue, soil and water, Commonwealth’s Attorney and Clerk of Court. #GOTV Get Out the Vote for Election Day November 5th! Contact us to help out a campaign.
 
 
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The team

LAURA JACKSON

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CO-founder, Director, & TREASURER

email:

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“Progressive. Liberal. Democrat. In that order.” -Laura Jackson

“I have seen the need to focus on both Urban & Rural issues. Urban: to make sure there is affordable urban food access & transit for everyone, to register people to vote, to reduce poll times. Rural: to provide accessible broadband if desired, to conserve land, to prevent corporate gain from eminent domain, and lastly, to show up and listen in rural areas.”

Political Consultant 2018, Local Jurisdiction Consulting.

Former Field Director for Sneathern for Congress 2018 Campaign. “This was a super fun campaign to work for gaining caucus and convention experience. I started out as a northern region field organizer and was promoted to Field Director in April. ‘Cockburn was selected by 62 percent of delegates, as compared to 26 percent for Andrew Sneathern and 12 percent for R.D. Huffstetler.[2]’

Former Rural Field Organizer for Elizabeth Guzman for Delegate 2017 Campaign. “In May 2017, I met Elizabeth, and was captivated by her mission to unseat 8 term Delegate Scott Lingamfelter. I learned most of what I know from being assigned six rural precincts of House District 31. It is also where I fell in love with the task of campaigning and organizing, and made a ton of life-long friends within the community! In my six precincts, Del. Guzman and the campaign volunteers we cultivated, increased the Democratic margin by 2.7% & Democratic turnout.”

Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.


JONATHAN STEVENS

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CO-FOUNDer & DIRECTOR

email: director@LAURApac.com

“One of my earliest political memories is of sitting with my mom looking at a vote count graphic in the old DC evening paper, The Washington Star, after the election of 1980. I was crushed that President Carter had lost, but my mom used the occasion to give me one of my first civics lessons.

I studied Economics and Chemistry at Princeton and graduated from Princeton with an AB in Chemistry in 1998.

I have worked in the public and private sector,  started and managed non-profits and businesses. After working as a staffer on Barack Obama's 2008 campaign, I have focused my scientific background on media and data consulting for progressive politicians, candidates, campaigns, and advocacy groups. My work for Congressional candidates across the US and local candidates in the Commonwealth of Virginia also led to me becoming a producer and writer of films and message spots to promote these candidates and causes.

I live with my partner Laura, and my daughter Alexandra in Charlottesville, Virginia.”

 
 
 
 
 

our mission:

promoting progressives from school board to state senate.

L.A.U.R.A.’S GOALS

ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ARE

To advance Progressive candidates at the local & state level in urban & rural areas.

To create a competitive environment at the local level, turning red areas purple, and purple areas blue.

To invest, educate, and follow-up with candidates & campaigns.

To approach elections from the bottom of the ballot up, using data.

A Grassroots Movement

FOUNDED SEPTEMBER 2018

 
 
 
 
 
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