Johnson, Roger I.

IMPACE (Independent Minnesota Political Action Committee for Education) was begun by the Minnesota Education Association (a teachers' union) around 1967 as a bipartisan organization to increase political activity among educators; to play a more active role in governmental policies relating to education; and to affirm the importance of political action in these matters. The board of directors was composed of sixteen individuals representing both major political parties.

To promote their objectives IMPACE raised funds through voluntary member contributions, which were used to support candidates committed to education and to screen potential candidates for local, state, and national offices.

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