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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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"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

Graphic showing a photo of a chalkboard and pencils, with the following text: "CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS. FUND OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS"

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.

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Voter Girl

Voter Girl is a program developed by the Kent, Ohio League in conjunction with the Girl Scout Council of OH.

Submitted by North Carolina in April 2025.

Event Date: 
04/05/2025 - 8:30am
Event location: 

Girl Scouts Hornet's Nest Council

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LWVTN Position on School Vouchers

Submitted by Williamson County in January 2025.

Position

LWVTN Statement in Opposition to School Vouchers
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Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Susan B. Wilson Award for RI Teachers K-12

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Submitted by Rhode Island in January 2025.

News

The Rhode Island League of Women Voters of RI is accepting nominations for the 18th annual Susan B. Wilson Civic Merit Awards now through March 26, 2025.

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18th Annual Susan B. Wilson Civic Awards Ceremony

Portrait photograph of Susan B Wilson

Submitted by Rhode Island in January 2025.

Event Date: 
04/23/2025 - 3:30pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House - Bell Room

Please join the RI League of Women Voters to honor 3 individuals or teams of educators who have creatively incorporated Civics lessons into their curriculum.  (winners to be announced in April)

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First Tuesday Talk: Reproductive Health, Education Funding, Voting Rights, Critical issues in the 2025 General Assembly

First Tuesday Talk February 4, 2025: Reproductive Health, Education Funding, Voting Rights, Critical issues in the 2025 General Assembly

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2025.

Event Date: 
02/04/2025 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Blacksburg Police Department Community Room

The Virginia General Assembly will be half-way through the 2025 session on Feb. 4th when we meet – a perfect time for us as League members to focus on proposed legislation and lobby our legislators.

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Diverting public funds to private schools threatens SC public education

LWVSC Action Alert

Submitted by South Carolina in December 2024.

Action Alerts

The SC Senate Education Subcommittee on K-12 Education Scholarships will meet on December 10, noon. By December 6, write the committee to oppose diverting public funds to private schools by any method. Now is the time to use your personal —and powerful — constituent voice. Alert other public education supporters to do the same!

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