The League of Education Voters (LEV) is a grassroots, statewide network of advocates working to hold lawmakers accountable for responsible education policy and adequate funding in Washington State. LEV lobbies at the state level. Our goal is an active public that shapes and promotes legislative action.
Every year, we have the opportunity to improve education through legislative action. The Washington State Legislature will convene Jan. 12, 2009 and meet for 105-days to determine our state's priorities in education. We can change our schools from early learning through higher education by testifying at hearings, lobbying legislators and rallying on the Capitol steps.
407
In 2009, we will unveil our Ready for Life? campaign to achieve an education system that gets all our kids ready for life. Ready for life means every high school graduate has the opportunity to pursue college, job training, or work. Stay tuned for opportunities to get involved, download our Action Kit and help pass our 2009 legislative priorities.
405
Gov. Chris Gregoire unveiled the most difficult budget of her career as governor. She proposes cuts in every area of state government to overcome a nearly $6 billion revenue shortfall-the largest in state history. Click here to read more.
398
The final Basic Education Finance Task Force meetings occurred Dec. 8-9. View our blog for full coverage of the meetings.
293The draft final report of the Basic Education Finance Task Force is available online. The document summarizes the preliminary recommendations of the Task Force as of Dec. 15. Click here to view the draft final report.
339
Top News
Everett schools spread word on college financial aid opportunities
1/5/2009The Everett School District plans to send a letter today to all high school seniors outlining college financial aid opportunities.
"Essentially, our focus is to get all kids college ready," said Mary Waggoner, a school district spokeswoman. "In doing that, there is an obligation to get more information to parents" to help finance college.
We Did It!
Together, we changed our schools for our kids. Students, parents, educators, and business leaders spoke with one loud voice: We want our high school graduates to be ready for college and careers. Thank you!