Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor are a great channel to share support for or opposition to an issue or a movement. We encourage our supporters to submit letters to the editor on education topics including parents rights, school choice, and other school related issues.
Tips for writing a letter to the editor
Be concise. Most letters to the editor have a maximum word limit of 250-350
Get personal. Use personal experiences to support your argument.
Make it relatable. Make sure you are specific to what is going on in your district or community (or specific to the community that the publication you’re writing for serves).
Add facts or statistics. By adding in relevant facts or statistics, you increase the validity of your argument.
Provide your contact info. Always provide your name, email, phone number and address. These won’t be published, but the editor may reach out to you for clarification.
Submit online. Most publications have an online process for submitting your letter to the editor which is much more efficient than traditional mail.
Be patient. It can take 10 days to 3 weeks for your letter to be published, so don’t get discouraged. Many publications also often have a limit as to how often they will publish a letter from the same individual.
Not sure of the process for submitting a letter to the editor of your local paper? Use our spreadsheet to find helpful information and links or email addresses for submitting your letter to several publications around the state.
Need help getting started?
Reach out to your school district captain to get help writing your letter to the editor.