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Announcement

View the Supertindent of Public Instruction Candidates Forum moderated by LWVCEF President Janis R. Hirohama held at the California State PTA Convention on Friday, April 30, 2010. This forum features candidates Larry Aceves, Diane Lenning, Gloria Romero and Tom Torlakson. Video offered by www.calchannel.com.

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Video: get out the vote!

http://www.dogooder.tv/Orgs/LWVla/default.aspx?MovieID=3701

Our new public service announcement encourages people to vote and use SmartVoter.org to look up their polling place and find all the information they need to vote.

Announcement

As part of the Public Advocacy for Voter Protection project (PAVP), Leagues across the country are working to ensure that public assistance agencies in their respective states meet the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) requirement that all individuals seeking assistance at the agencies be offered the opportunity to register to vote.

Public Statement

Candidates Forum

See and hear those vying to be the next
State Superintendent of Public Instruction  

 

WHAT:   A candidates forum featuring three candidates running to replace Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell. The forum, to be held during the California State PTA's 111th Annual Convention, is co-sponsored by the state PTA and the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund. League President Janis R. Hirohama will serve as moderator.

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Voters receive great nonpartisan resources from the League: SmartVoter.org, the Easy Voter Guide and the new FAST FACTS series, Pros & Con

Announcement

SmartVoter.orgRemember critical local elections in your community!  Go to the League's comprehensive SmartVoter.org site for current information on your city council contests, school bond measures and other upcoming elections.  And make sure you are

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund was honored with the Medallion Award from the National Association of Secretaries of State. The award recognizes outstanding efforts in nonpartisan voter education and outreach for the 2008 election year.

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Secretary of State Debra Bowen Honors League of Women Voters for Voter Education and Outreach

Public Statement

We agree that a diverse pool of applicants is critical to the success of the redistricting commission. That is why the League of Women Voters of California and many other organizations and individuals are doing extensive outreach to inform Californians of all backgrounds about the opportunity to apply to the Citizens Redistricting Commission created under Proposition 11.

Public Statement

Dear Secretaty Thomas, Superintendent O'Connell and Chairperson Munso:

The Child Care Law Center looks forward to working closely with the California State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care (Council). Enclosed is a letter signed by numerous California organizations calling on you to form two work groups, one focused on expanding access to under-served populations and the other on cultural/linguistic inclusion, both of which are topics that fall within the charge of the Council.

Public Statement

Dear Secretaty Thomas, Superintendent O'Connell and Chairperson Munso:

The Child Care Law Center looks forward to working closely with the California State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care (Council). Enclosed is a letter signed by numerous California organizations calling on you to form two work groups, one focused on expanding access to under-served populations and the other on cultural/linguistic inclusion, both of which are topics that fall within the charge of the Council.

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