Upcoming Events and other ways you can get involved
The 2011 Illinois Kids Count data book, published by Voices for Illinois Children, looks at the many factors that prepare children to have the greatest opportunities for learning in school. By the end of third grade, children should be ready to make the shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” — a critical building block for continued success. […]
If the federal role in public education is on your interest radar – now is the time to join one or both of the study committees! LWVEA will be joining with the League of Central Kane County to complete this timely and critical consensus process. The 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. While the complete timeline and committee meeting […]
Are you interested in becoming a civic leader? Let us help you. The YWCA Elgin and the League of Women Voters of Elgin/Carpentersville are offering a four week workshop that will help participants understand the process of becoming a civic leader and how to achieve this goal. We will have experts from various parties and types of government – speakers will soon be announced! […]
Citizen Initiative for Transparency: Public Document Audit Kane County LWVs Final Report - Elgin Area/Batavia/Geneva-St. Charles Multiple observer reports are housed on this page. You may also view the Citizen Initiative for Transparency Final Report which was published on June 1, 2009. Learn more about Openness in Government. 2009 Observer Reports. U46. ElginCityCouncil. Elgin Township. 2009 Observer Reports The Observer Corps provides a valuable service by ensuring that citizens are aware of the important decisions made by elected bodies, that impact their lives. Observing promotes government transparency and accountability. Below you will find Observer Reports by government bodies currently observed. If [...]