It is my hope that this page will constantly change, expand and evolve. The two NC legislators that have been and continue to be indispensable, are Representative David Guice (Polk) and Senator Eddie Goodall (Mecklenberg/Union). Both Rep. Guice and Sen. Goodall share the Passion needed to invest the time and effort needed to represent our cause. I am deeply appreciative of them both being a part of our Mission. Unfortunately, Sen. Goodall’s term ends in December 2010 and has not chosen to run for re-election. However, he has made a lasting imprint by being in our TV spot that in included on our Home page. Rep. Guice, however, is still very active in this campaign. For more information about Rep. Guice , please visit his website. click here

GOAL: To bring Awareness, Education and Expansion around the issue of heavy backpacks and the inherent health dangers by presenting legislation in the 2011 January session.

ALTERNATIVES: Some schools have raised money to have two sets of books, one set that is kept at school and one that stays at home. In my opinion, digital textbooks are a far more efficient and far reaching alternative choice. Some schools are already using digital textbooks and are having phenomenal results. California introduced a bill (AB1398) relating the benefits of digital textbooks and makes special mention of the health dangers of heavy backpacks . Assembly Bluemenfield’s message is the second link below. In addition, I have listed more links about this issue that I found to be very supportive.

Governor Schwarzenegger endorsing digital textbooks: click here

Expanding the Use of Digital Textbooks in California: cliick here

Introducing Digital Textbooks in Korea: click here

Slideshow presented by student: click here

Why you should switch to digital textbooks: click here

Digital textbooks: click here