* 10th Grade Students: Their voices are crucial as they are the ones directly affected by the textbook choice. A representative sample of students, or ideally a class-wide petition from several classes, would be powerful.
* 10th Grade English Teachers: Teachers are experts on curriculum and pedagogy. Their input on the suitability and effectiveness of the proposed textbooks is vital. A petition signed by a significant portion of the English department carries considerable weight.
* Parents/Guardians of 10th Graders: Parental involvement demonstrates community support for the change. Getting a parent-teacher association (PTA) or a significant number of individual parent signatures shows broader community interest.
* School Librarians: Librarians are familiar with the available resources and can offer valuable insights into the pedagogical merits of the books.
* School Administrators (optional, but beneficial): While not necessarily signatories, getting the support of the principal or curriculum coordinator before circulating the petition can significantly increase its chances of success. Their endorsement should be sought *after* sufficient support from other groups has been gathered.
Why this coalition is important:
A petition solely from students might be dismissed as immature or lacking perspective. A petition solely from teachers might be seen as self-serving. A broad-based coalition, however, demonstrates a shared concern and a well-reasoned case for change. The diversity of perspectives strengthens the argument and shows the issue's importance to the whole school community.