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Originally Posted by YAK'ker

I don't think it's a question of him not liking us, but maybe getting pressure from our athletic boosters? There has been talk of having them support robotics, but it would take money away from traditional athletics, so they abandoned that idea right away. Also, some of the district higher-ups are coaches (like the wrestling coaches) so they pretty much get to take whatever they want from the schools. Sad.

At this point it has been a marketing/lobbying issue, it seems.

Here are some ideas:

1. Put together a great presentation about the benefits of Robotics
2. Include quotes and/or video testamonials from students and parents and any others who 'get it'
3. Be able to give the presentation 'live' and also have a video of the presentaiton.
4. Present this at Boosters club meeting-- even most 'athletics' parents will get the academic benefit of the program.
5. Present it anywhere else that you need to influence people.
6. Have each student and/or their parents write a personal letter to the decision makers calling for support.
7. Present at the school board meeting or at least privately to school board members.