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We support equal opportunity for high quality education for all students from early childhood through community college. We work actively to educate ourselves and the community about innovations in education as well as financing for education.

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October Newsletter

Dear League Members and Friends,

As we welcome the crisp air of autumn, I’m reminded of the importance of staying engaged and active in our communities, particularly as we approach another critical election season. It’s an exciting time for our League, as we continue to advance our mission to empower voters and defend democracy.

“Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part.”— John Lewis, U.S. Congressman and Civil Rights Leader

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"Censorship in Schools: What Can You Do?" .

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Submitted by The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area in October 2023.

Action Alerts

Social Policy on our Radar--Censorship in PA Schools

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Urge Legislators to Provide State Funds for Public Education

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Submitted by Wisconsin in June 2021.

Action Alerts

Public education in Wisconsin will face devastating consequences if the budget proposal for K-12 education, moved forward by the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), is enacted.

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Education Action Team

Education Action Team

The Education Action Team focuses on the League of Women Voters' belief that high-quality public education for all children is necessary to sustain our democratic way of life and the economic health of our state and the people. We believe that adequate funding is essential to provide and sustain such an education.

To that end, the LWVNC:

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Call to Action on the WI State Budget

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Submitted by Wisconsin in June 2019.

Action Alerts

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Susan B. Wilson Civics Award Celebration of Winners

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Submitted by Rhode Island in January 2026.

Event Date: 
04/29/2026 - 3:30pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House - Library Room

Please join us to celebrate the 2026 Winners of the Susan B. Wilson Award. 

(Past winners pictured above)

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Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Susan B. Wilson Award for RI Teachers K-12

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Submitted by Rhode Island in January 2026.

News

The Rhode Island League of Women Voters of RI is accepting nominations for the 19th annual Susan B. Wilson Civic Merit Awards now through March 26, 2025.

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First Tuesday Talk: The Battle for Public Education

Blacksburg Public Library

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/03/2026 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Blacksburg Library Community Room

Join us for a discussion with Nick Fischer on the battle for public education

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School Board restricts five more books

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in December 2025.

News

On December 9, the Beaufort County School Board voted to restrict five more books: The Handmaid’s Tale and Oryz and Crake by Margaret Atwood, November 9 by Colleen Hoover, Perfect by Ellen Hopkins, and Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaipur. A parental signature will be required for a student to checkout any of these books from the school libraries. These books were among 92 challenged books previously returned to shelves by review panels of parents, community members, teachers, librarians, and educators. State Regulation 43-170 provides a parent appeal process.

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Education

Submitted by Charlottesville Area in October 2025.

Position

High quality public education is crucial for the lifelong health and well-being of individuals growing up in our communities.
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