Leaders for quality public education from cradle to career
You don’t have to be a member of a union to support the rights of public sector employees to collectively bargain. But you do have to dress warmly. On one of the coldest days of the year, several thousand people came to Olympia on Saturday for a noon rally to demonstrate their solidarity with teachers [...]
Last Wednesday evening at Bellevue’s swanky, new City Hall, the Bellevue Downtown Association held a forum for candidates in the 41st and 48th LDs. It was mostly what you’d expect this late in the campaign, but there was one big surprise…Greg Bennett, who is struggling to explain why voters should replace the highly regarded incumbent, [...]
We’re pleased to announce our second round of endorsements in six races for open House seats. We believe each of these new candidates will make strong partners with LEV in our long-term effort to increase the quality of education opportunities for students of all ages. We are excited that these candidates will continue the momentum [...]
We’re announcing early endorsements of incumbents who are facing tough challenges in their legislative races. LEV’s early endorsements recognize our key strategic partners in education reform and funding. These incumbents have a record of leadership in the Legislature on educational issues and have made improving academic outcomes for all children their top priority. These incumbents [...]
With your support and advocacy, we achieved important victories for kids and schools this legislative session. In the face of the worst recession since the 1930s, lawmakers adjourned last night after balancing the state budget and raising $800 million in new revenue to support education and other critical services. Here’s a brief summary of what [...]
Yesterday, Gov. Gregoire released a second budget proposal (referred in Olympia as a Book II budget) that she believes “better reflects Washington values and principles.” This is a revision to the budget she released in December that she immediately announced she could not support. In a response last year, we challenged the governor to invest [...]
Children, families and schools can breathe a sigh of relief based on the latest election results. Two statewide ballot measures are trending in the right direction. However, we are disappointed to lose a staunch advocate for public schools in Eastern Washington. Voters defeat Initiative 1033 More than 56 percent of voters said NO to Tim [...]
Washington’s kids and schools are counting on you to vote and postmark your ballot by today–Election Day. Here’s what the League of Education Voters recommends on two statewide ballot measures that will have a tremendous impact on Washington’s children and families. On Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1033, the League of Education Voters urges a resounding NO [...]
Washington’s kids and schools are counting on you to vote and postmark your ballot by tomorrow-Election Day. Two statewide ballot measures will have a tremendous impact on Washington’s children and families. It’s critical that you exercise your right to vote and help protect Washington’s children, families and schools. On Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1033, the League [...]
Two statewide ballot measures will have a tremendous impact on Washington’s children and families. Ballots will arrive in your mailbox this week. It’s critical that you exercise your right to vote and help protect Washington’s children, families and schools. On Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1033, the League of Education Voters urges a resounding NO vote. I-1033 [...]
