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 of the Federal Government in Education:

• Outline of Core Common Standards questions and issues
• Powerpoint defining issues in Core Common Standards questions
• Outline of Funding and Equity questions and issues
• Powerpoint of Ralph Martire October 19 presentation 
• Constitution History and budget

Click HERE for more resources (available at the League US website)  

Here is a summary of what a consensus is per the LWVUS

(read more at

http://www.lwv.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ForMembers/Projects/PublicEducation/LeadersGuide/The_Education_Study_.htm):

What is a consensus?

It is easier to say what consensus is not, than what it is. Consensus is not a vote; rather, consensus is mutual agreement of League members arrived at through discussion. During discussion, everyone has an opportunity to express their viewpoints, and the issue is examined from all sides. Consensus questions, created by the appropriate study committee and approved by the Board, provide structure for the meeting. Members discuss the pros and cons until it becomes apparent that consensus has/has not been reached on each question. The study committee analyzes the consensus responses and, using this information, creates a position statement.