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Consensus Meeting about the Role of the Federal Government in Education

On Saturday, October 22, the Elgin and Central Kane County Leagues will meet to discuss issues regarding common core standards, assessment, funding, and equity and will reach consensus about their positions. Before we meet, please educate yourself on the topic(s). The committee has done a great deal of research, hosted experts and tried to organize the materials to make it easy for you. After you've reviewed the materials, join us on Saturday, October 22 at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 110 S. 2nd Street, Geneva. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 am - 1 pm. Resources for Study about the Role [...]

Information from the Federal Education Study Committee

LWVEA is collaborating with the Central Kane League to study the Federal Role in Public Education. The nation-wide Education Study scope focuses on public education from preK through grade 12, with a focus on (sub-committee 1) Common Core Standards, and (sub-committee 2) Funding and Equity Issues. The Consensus Process is the backbone of the League of Women Voters. League members will get much more out of the consensus process if they come prepared by reading the following background information: Federal Education Study_Consensus Questions Federal Role in Public Education_Issue Brief Common Core Standards_Issue Brief For questions, comments, thoughts – please contact Elgin [...]