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League of Education Voters - Education Adovocate

Greetings!

It's crazy to think the school year is more than halfway done. My son had a blast at his elementary school's sock hop on Friday, and he's already looking forward to mid-winter break in less than two weeks. Time sure flies, especially when we need to make meaningful changes to help every student get what they need in order to succeed.

The 2018 legislative session is also halfway over, which means there's plenty of action in Olympia. If you're curious about which education proposals have made the cut, you can follow progress at our Bill Tracker.

In other news, we are thrilled to welcome our fearless leader back from sabbatical today! Chris is refreshed and ready to roll!

Read below for more about our work.

We truly appreciate all you do for Washington students. We’re all in this together.

Arik Korman Signature

Arik Korman

Communications Director, League of Education Voters

You're invited! Register for LEV’s Spring Luncheon Today!

2018 Spring Luncheon - League of Education Voters

Experience the power of community voice in action this spring. League of Education Voters believes that every student deserves to receive a great education and the support necessary for individual success. With your help, we can make this vision a reality.

Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Hyatt at Olive 8 in Seattle

Local Levies – Frequently Asked Questions

Local Levy FAQ - League of Education Voters

Across Washington state on February 13, communities will be voting on local levies to continue funding for enrichment programs and capital projects at district schools in a special election. Here are frequently asked questions about those levies.

Education Advocate of the Month: Brenda Yepez

February 2018 Education Advocate of the Month Brenda Yepez - League of Education Voters

Brenda Yepez is one of the founders of a student group called the Ambassadors of Lakeview Achieving Success, which began her advocacy journey. Brenda attended our Tri-Cities Student Legislative Roundtable in December, where students spoke with legislators about their community work, and she testified at the State Board of Education January meeting to ask for additional supports for English Language Learner (ELL) students. In addition to advocating for the Dream Act in Washington D.C., Brenda herself is a DACA student attending the Washington State University Richland campus.

Washington Legislature 101

The 2018 Washington legislative session is halfway finished, but this year's work is far from over. If you're curious about how the legislative process works, League of Education Voters has answers! You can also follow the progress of bills in our Bill Tracker.

New Podcast: Mental Health Supports for Students

Podcast on mental health supports for students - League of Education Voters

In our latest podcast, League of Education Voters Communications Director Arik Korman sat down with Youth Council Mental Health Organizer Nina Reckinger and Kim Beeson, Director of Student Support Services at Puget Sound Educational Service District, to discuss current mental health needs, how educators could be trained to provide support to students, and where a student facing mental health issues can get help now.

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