Serve the public

More than ever before, kids and families need champions who fight for their interests. 50CAN is committed to helping those who serve the public, by creating spaces for bipartisan elected and aspiring officials to collaborate as they deepen their knowledge of education policy.

The 50CAN Guidebooks

The 50CAN Guide to Political Advocacy

Political Guidebook Book Cover

In The 50CAN Guide to Political Advocacy, veteran political strategist, Jonathan Nikkila, pulls back the curtain on the political process and presents it in a way that is clear and manageable.

From recruiting candidates and fundraising to setting up political committees and building coalitions, The 50CAN Guide to Political Advocacy walks you step-by-step through the political and electoral process, providing a roadmap for any concerned group of citizens seeking to increase their political effectiveness and create change.

Political Guidebook Book Cover

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Fellowships for Elected Leaders

50CAN offers fellowships to support electeds who welcome the environment and relationships necessary to bridge deep political divides. Grounded in the principle that “politics is about addition, not subtraction,” we aim to broaden the community of policymakers committed to putting kids first.

The 50CAN Action Fund’s Believe in Better

Education Policymakers Fellowship

The 50CAN Action Fund’s Believe in Better Education Policymakers Fellowship helps current elected officials be equipped to lead difficult and meaningful education policy initiatives. Fellows engage with peers from across the country, meet with top advocates and policy experts from across the country.

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