We have an opportunity this year to support Washington’s students, families and small businesses. Initiative 1098 will provide $1 billion a year for public education and health care and cut taxes for families and small businesses.
Volunteers are now collecting signatures to put I-1098 on this November’s ballot. The I-1098 campaign has until June 25th to [...]
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Join our Initiative 1098 Conference Call
You’re invited to a special presentation of the movie Paramount Duty
Join us for a free, special presentation of the movie Paramount Duty at the Northwest Film Forum on Tuesday, April 27th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Please RSVP online, space is limited.
This is the first in a series of public events focusing on the current state of public education in Washington State and the future opportunities [...]
Make our lawmakers think about our kids
As state lawmakers are working on the budget during a special legislative session, we need them to think about our kids. We know cuts are coming–that’s why we need to send hundreds of messages to Olympia on behalf of our kids to protect critical education programs.
LEV has joined together with teachers, parents and community leaders [...]
State House passes Race to the Top legislation
The State House has passed legislation to help Washington win a federal Race to the Top grant and begin fully funding basic education (E2SSB 6696). The bill now goes to the state Senate for concurrence.
Now, parents and educators need to contact their state senators to urge them to support Senate Bill 6696 as it passed [...]
Support reforms to put an effective educator in every classroom and school
You have an opportunity to make a difference for children by supporting strong Race to the Top* legislation that will put an effective teacher in every classroom and an effective leader in every school in Washington State.
Here’s how you can take action:
1) Speak up at your town hall meeting.
Attend your town hall meeting this Saturday, [...]
Give your legislators something to think about this weekend!
Even though the weekend is starting soon, education is on our minds. That’s because next week is education reform week in Olympia. Lawmakers will hold several public hearings on key legislation that will move education reform forward and improve student achievement.
Let’s give our legislators something to think about this weekend!
Send an e-mail message to your [...]
Richland Senator Listening Tour
(This is a guest blog by Karen Albers, a Richland community member.)
We held a successful ‘Education Reform Listening Tour’ in Richland on Wed, Dec 16. As soon as I received the word from Kelly Munn of our date, I contacted my school board and we all went to work. This may sound [...]
Lobbying Legislators – Tips from Rep. Ross Hunter
Kudos to Stand for Children for a very informative, useful workshop this Saturday! Rep. Ross Hunter gave a really informative session on “How to Lobby Your Legislators”, he thought he didn’t have an hour worth of material! (Those of you who know Rep. Hunter are laughing right now). I wanted to share his [...]
What do all great parents need to know?
Join LEV Foundation for a conversation with world-renowned Stanford Professor Carol Dweck on Nov. 12th at Seattle Public Library to find out how to help maximize your child’s potential whether your child is 6 months or 16.
Conversation with Dr. Carol Dweck
Thursday, November 12th from 7 to 9 PM
Seattle Public Library
1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle
FREE public event
RSVP [...]
Tonight: Two events, one tough decision
You’ve got two choices tonight in Seattle to help shape the future of education in our state.
Option 1: K-12 Education Listening Tour
Wednesday, October 28, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Van Asselt Elementary Library
(at African American Academy)
8311 Beacon Ave. South, Seattle 98118 (MAP)
State Senators Rosemary McAuliffe and Eric Oemig would like to hear your personal stories about [...]
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Speakers Series
Opening Event:
Kevin Johnson
Mayor of Sacramento & Founder of St. HOPE
Thursday, October 7 at 7pm
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Register today >>>