The word sequestration has been in the news lately when talking about the federal budget. Sequestration refers to across-the-board cuts, and depending on where one lives and the amount of federal aid one's community receives, those cuts could amount to as much as 17 percent. That spells bad news for schools unless parents, educators, and other concerned citizens work to voice their concerns with their elected officials. It is no secret that schools and school districts increasingly turn to PTAs in an effort to plug funding gaps fueled by federal, state, and local budget cuts to education. In an economic environment where revenues are down, reliance on the safety net is up, and efforts to regain control of the fiscal future are front and center, public education is often the first fatality at state capitols and in city halls. Capitol Hill is no different. Unless there is bipartisan action taken in Congress, across-the-board cuts amounting to more than 8 percent will take effect in January 2013. On August 10, more than 160 PTA leaders representing 42 states gathered for PTA Day at the White House to communicate the message of shared commitment to senior administration officials. They are urging Congress and the administration to identify and execute a balanced approach to deficit reduction that will not cripple the nation's schools. From Capitol Hill to the White House, PTA is forcing the nation's leaders to give answers to tough questions and reevaluate education as a national priority. It is crucial that parents, teachers, and champions for education, reach out to their elected leaders and encourage the adoption of a fiscally responsible plan to avoid punishing cuts to education. The author urges readers to join more than 5 million members of PTA to speak for every child with one voice and champion educational investment.