Education

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.

Education Committee Meeting

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2022.

Event Date:

10/12/2022 - 12:00pm

Join the Education Committee for our next meeting.

Submitted by Alachua County in August 2022.

Event Date:

09/14/2022 - 12:00pm

Join the Education Committee for our next meeting.

Submitted by Alachua County in August 2022.

News

There are a wide variety of educational choices and opportunities for parents and students in the Alachua County Public Schools system. Magnet schools contribute to the choices.

Education Equity Study (2022)

This statewide study on Education Equity seeks information that will lead to a League of Women Voters of Virginia position and recommendations regarding the funding of schools in Virginia. It seeks:

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Submitted by Orange Coast in May 2022.

News

The 27th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County has been released.

Submitted by Rhode Island in April 2022.

News

The Agenda for the Wednesday April 6, 2022 - 4:00 PM hearing has three bills which may be of interest to League members.

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2022.

Action Alerts

Education Scholarship Account (ESA) Bill S.935 is scheduled for Senate floor debate this week, and it has strong support. Additional amendments are needed in three areas: funding, accountability, and accessibility.

Tell your senator that S.935 must be amended.

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2022.

Action Alerts

Multiple bills to create Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) are moving quickly through the SC legislature.

Tell your senator and house representative that you oppose Education Scholarship Account (ESA) proposals due to concerns about affordability, accountability, and accessibility. Oppose these bills that would divert monies from public schools that must serve students who need more resources.

First Tuesday: Advocacy at the General Assembly, Feb 1

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2022.

Event Date:

02/01/2022 - 11:45am

Event location:

Zoom: Meeting ID 823 5379 8050, password 491441

Denise Harrington, State LWV Advocacy Chair, will update us on the League’s lobbying in the 2022 General Assembly on our priority issues.

1.18.2022 Let's Protect the Truth in Ed, South Carolina, Town Hall

Submitted by South Carolina in January 2022.

Event Date:

01/18/2022 - 7:00pm

Event location:

virtual

Learn how South Carolina legislators are trying to limit teaching diversity, inclusion, and equity —and how we can push back. Sponsored by the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and ACLU.

Recording to be posted: facebook.com/educate843

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Education Committee Meeting

Education Committee Meeting

Gainesville Sun Op-Ed Article: Magnet programs contribute to the choices in Alachua County Public Schools

Education Equity Study (2022)

Children's Health and Well-Being in Orange County

The 27th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County has been released.

House Committee on State Government & Elections - Hearing 4/6

Amend S.935 Education Scholarship Accounts

Oppose Creation of Education Scholarship Accounts

First Tuesday: Advocacy at the General Assembly, Feb 1

Let's Protect the Truth in Ed, SC Town Hall

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