Make+Your+Own+Video

== = = = = =Are you concerned about the massive education cuts looming overhead (over $1.5 BILLION)? Want to make your voice heard about it? Education Voters Institute of Pennsylvania is holding a video contest to highlight both the impact of cuts to critical programs that serve kids, and the importance of education to our communities and our economy. Winning videos will be shared with legislators, our members, the online community and more.= =CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE.= =If these cuts go through it will be devastating to kids and communities across the Commonwealth. Our Governor and lawmakers need to HEAR and SEE why this issue is so important from the people who will be affected. We’re looking for compelling videos that help tell the story of just how vital quality education is to communities and individuals, or to our society and our economy. OR you can help people understand how loss of funding and cuts to programs will impact you. Or both! Videos can be of real people, done with stills, animated - whatever you think will say it best. Just be clear and compelling and make it real.= =CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS= =In order to give people ample opportunity to speak out on this issue, **we’ve extended the contest deadline to May 31st.** = =And if helping fight against these cuts in a unique and creative way isn’t enough, we also have some great prizes, including iPads, Android Tablets and up to $500 for educational supplies! You can win something cool for doing something good for your community!= =This contest is open to the public, including individuals and organizations. This contest is a great way for students, parents, communities and filmmakers to make their voices heard on this critical issue, especially now as we stand at a historic crossroads for education in Pennsylvania!= =__**FORWARD THIS AS AN EMAIL TO A FRIEND.**__ = =Sincerely,= =Susan Gobreski= =Executive Director=

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