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EDUCATION FUND
The League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund is
dedicated to strengthening citizen knowledge of government in
Washington State. The Education Fund sponsors and supports
nonpartisan educational projects that help citizens better
understand major public policy issues and become active and
informed participants in their communities and in their
government.
The League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund is
a 501(c)3 organization. The Education Fund operates separately
from the League of Women Voters of Washington, which is a
501(c)4 organization, with a separate board of directors.
Contributions to the Education Fund are tax
deductible.
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The State We're In:
Washington
Your
guide to state, tribal and local government
 This highly praised civics textbook covers the
basics of government and is illustrated with graphs, photos
and drawings. It is the only book that describes current and
historic tribal governance and their interrelationship with
state governments and local government in Washington. It
includes sidebars about people, current and historical events
and reflects the ethnic and geographic diversity of our state.
It was developed for grades 7- 12 and is a useful tool for
ESL, GED, Basic Ed and Immigration programs. Its companion
Teacher's Curriculum Guide is also available. Teachers,
librarians and the Washington State Indian Education
Association endorse it. 6th Edition, 116 pages. See sample
pages below.
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STUDIES To inquire about the availability of printed
copies or for other titles, 206-622-8961, email.
Washington
State Conservation Districts, 2011
There are
47 conservation districts in Washington state, with the
mission to promote conservation within their borders. This
report reviews the history, governance and election procedures
of the conservation districts, including the role of the
Washington State Conservation Commission.
Please click here
to download the consensus questions.
Early Care and Education of Young Children,
Birth to Five, 2008
This report includes recent
changes in early care and education, current research results,
the quality and affordability of current care, community-based
services, and emerging issues in the field. The report also
includes a discussion of government's role in this issue.
Also available, the unabridged version of Early
Care and Education of Young Children, Birth to Five, October
2008. Washington
State Ferries, 2007
Washington State Ferries are
both a part of the state highway system and a mass transit
provider. An updated study of the League of Women Voters of
Washington Transportation Position with a focus on the
Washington State Ferry System.
Growth Management Act, 2006
A
one-year study about the Growth Management Act in Washington
State. Topics include how we got the Act and what it was
intended to fix; specific components of the Act, such as
goals, planning requirements and enforcement; an assessment of
how it has worked around the state; successes and challenges;
case studies; current controversies and comparison with other
states.
Election Reform, 2006
This study
reviews the issues raised by the historically close 2004
governor's race and the resulting changes in state law.
Examined were the new state Voter Registration Database system
and the various approaches to auditing election results.
Included is a synopsis of Building Confidence in U.S.
Elections, (The Carter-Baker Report) and a summary of
recommendations of the Brennan Center for Justice and the
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights for Improving
Reliability of Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) Voting
Systems.
Washington State Tax Study Summary,
2004
15-page summary A two-year project updating
the League’s previous studies regarding the state tax
structure and examining how to achieve a fair, adequate and
transparent tax structure to be adopted for the State of
Washington. 53 pages. Additional
Tax Resources
Voting Inside and Outside the Box -- Part II,
2004
Voting Equipment and Procedures on Trial,
2003
 A two-year study looks at voting with
absentee/vote-by-mail ballots, reviews the security checks in
the ballot counting process, evaluates the role voting
equipment plays in voting and tallying, and includes a
definition of terms.
Direct Democracy: The Initiative and
Referendum Process in Washington, 2002
A review of
initiative and referendum history and study of requirements
and regulations adopted by other states and proposals that
might work to improve the process in Washington.
An
Evaluation of Major Election Methods, 2000
An
examination of the goals of representative democracy, the
voting systems used in Western Democracies, and procedures in
preparation for and conducting elections.
Washington's Dynamic Forests 1998, 2000
A two-part study of forests and forest issues for citizens
who wish to understand the history, policies and current
issues of forests in our state.
Public Assistance as Public Policy,
1996
An examination of the safety-net and welfare
system with a focus on who participates in Washington and the
impact of the system.
Washington State Public Port Districts, 1989,
available online only.
Examines the
organizational structure of the ports system in Washington
state - its governance (defined as the act, power, or process
of governing); its financial basis; and how the public can be
involved
BOOKS / REPORTS
The State We're In: Washington,
your guide to state, tribal and local government, 6th edition,
2008
A citizens handbook about state government
written and produced by the League and used in schools,
libraries, universities, and by citizens around the state. Its
companion Teachers Curriculum Guide is now available. Clear
concise language explains how a bill becomes a law, the role
of state agencies, the interactions of the three branches of
government, the role of cities and counties, the initiative
and referendum process, political parties and more.
Citizens Guide to the Courts, 2001
A project on Judicial Independence was undertaken
in conjunction with 14 other Leagues across the U.S., funded
and administered by the national League of Women Voters
Education Fund. An outcome following from this project was the
distribution to several thousand members of the public of this
booklet published by the state office of court administration
with production assistance from the LWVWA Education Fund.
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