| Our 2024 Legislative Platform Is Coming Soon Thank you for being part of the League of Education Voters (LEV) community! The LEV Field Team has wrapped up its statewide legislative platform interviews, which involved connecting with more than 100 students, families, educators, and community leaders across Washington. The Field Team is now collaborating with the Policy Team to finalize our 2024 Legislative Platform, which will be shared soon! Watch for an email late next week. Also, if you would like to support our work for Giving Tuesday, we would greatly appreciate it if you would consider making a gift today. We rely on the generous support of donors like you to help us continue our important work. Your contribution can help us fund critical programs, launch new initiatives, and expand our reach to even more communities throughout our state. Here are just a few examples of how your donation can make a difference: Your donation, no matter the amount, will help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless children throughout our state. Together, we can create a brighter future for each and every student. Read more about our work below. |
| | | LEVinar: Washington state Teachers of the Year on What Students Need Now Although many policymakers at the state and federal levels seem to believe the COVID pandemic is behind us, students, families, and educators are saying that this school year is challenging. In our free webinar on Thursday, December 14 at 12:30 pm, Washington state Teachers of the Year will share what they are hearing from students, parents, and colleagues in their community about how the current school year is going and what students need now, especially as we enter the 2024 legislative session. Students from the Washington state Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) will offer their feedback. Confirmed panelists: - Blaire Penry (2024)
- Jerad Koepp (2022)
- Brooke Brown (2021)
- Mandy Manning (2018, and the 2018 National Teacher of the Year)
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| Student Potential Youth Advisory Council Podcast Episode: During School The Student Potential Youth Advisory Council (SPYAC) is part of the Investing in Student Potential coalition and is made up of young people from across the state between 14 –21 years old who have lived experience in Washington state’s special education system. In this podcast, we dive into A Day in the Life of young people of different backgrounds, ages, and disabilities from across Washington state, exploring their typical school day. We inquire about their daily routines, their relationships with peers and teachers, the effectiveness of the services and accommodations they receive, and more. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser. |
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| LEVinar Recording: Youth Substance Use Prevention Treating youths for substance use disorders has traditionally involved various types of psychosocial interventions, like counseling, 12-step programs, and stays at residential rehabilitation facilities. But teen addiction to fentanyl is a relatively new phenomenon. How to get youth treatment is becoming an ever more urgent problem. In this webinar, we explore how widespread youth substance use is today and share strategies for prevention. Panelists: |
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| We truly appreciate all you do for Washington students. Each one of us has the right to feel safe and valued. Sincerely,
Arik 
Arik Korman | Interim Co-CEO / Communications Director
Office: 206.728.6448
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