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Above: Jennifer Karls (left) and Sarah
Butcher; Below: Beth Sigall with her son |
At the League of Education Voters (LEV), we recognize all of the hard work that you do toward improving public education across Washington state. We are pleased to announce our Activists of the Month for April: Sarah Butcher, Jennifer Karls, and Beth Sigall. Read more about their experiences as strong advocates for special education.
Sarah and Jennifer formed the Bellevue Special Needs PTA in 2012, where Jennifer serves as President and Sarah as co-Vice President. Beth serves as the Vice President of Advocacy for the Lake Washington PTSA Council.
Read more about their experiences as strong advocates for special education. Read more
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During the 2013 legislative session, many of you helped us pass a law (SB 5946) that makes school discipline data public and limits the number of days that students can be removed from class. That was the first step in transforming school discipline policies. Now it's time to take another.
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is inviting public comment on its implementation of the new law.
There are a few ways you can get involved. Learn more
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Connect with the League of Education Voters Foundation on May 6 through the Seattle Foundation's annual GiveBIG online giving event! The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations that make our region a healthier and more vital place to live.
The LEV Foundation will participate again this year, and you can join the fun by visiting our page on the GiveBIG website. The event runs for 24 hours, from midnight to midnight, on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Learn more
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