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What Is Red for Ed?
Red for Ed is a simple way for educators and school employees to show unity around the belief that strong schools depend on the people who make them work every day.
By wearing red and participating in Red for Ed activities, employees demonstrate their commitment to improving our schools, supporting one another, and advocating for the changes that help both educators and students succeed.
This effort is not about division; it is about bringing employee voices into conversations about the future of our schools and working collaboratively toward solutions that benefit everyone.
Why Are We Participating?
Every school district faces challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining talented employees. When experienced educators and support staff leave, students lose valuable relationships and schools lose stability.
We believe that creating a workplace where employees feel respected, supported, and heard is one of the most effective ways to improve retention. Stable schools benefit everyone:
Students experience greater consistency.
Schools retain institutional knowledge and expertise.
Families build stronger relationships with educators.
Districts spend less time and resources filling vacancies.
Communities benefit from stronger, more successful schools.
Simply put, when employees want to stay, students are more likely to thrive.
What Are We Working Toward?
Jackson Federation of Teachers, P&SRP is focused on building stronger employee engagement and ensuring that employee perspectives are part of district decision-making.
That includes advocating for:
Fair and consistent policies.
Increased employee input on workplace issues.
Transparent communication and problem-solving.
Professional treatment of all employees.
Positive workplace cultures that encourage collaboration and respect.
We believe these goals support not only employees, but also students, families, and the broader community.
How Does Red for Ed Help?
Meaningful change begins when employees are connected, informed, and engaged.
Red for Ed provides opportunities for employees to:
Learn about issues affecting their workplaces.
Share concerns and ideas.
Connect with colleagues across schools and departments.
Participate in efforts to improve working and learning conditions.
Demonstrate unity around common goals.
When employees speak with a collective voice, school leaders gain valuable insight into the day-to-day realities facing educators and support staff.
Our Vision
We envision schools where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.
When districts invest in positive workplace environments, they strengthen retention, improve morale, and create the stability that students need to succeed. Our Red for Ed efforts are centered on helping build that future, one where schools are not only great places to learn, but also great places to work.
Together, we can help make our schools stronger for employees, students, families, and our community.