Public Library Privatization - A Case Study
This is a short paper, a case study, by Muriel Strand (LWVCA) on privatization of public libraries.
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Registration is now open for Council 2013, to be held on Friday June 14 through Monday, June 17, 2013 at the National Conference Center, 18980 Upper Belmont Place, Lansdowne, VA 20176
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We have taken the first steps toward a new, dynamic members’ website resource built just for League members and Leaders! The new and improved site – it deserves a good name! Unlike Shakespeare, we don’t think this particular rose will smell as sweet with just any name. So, come share your ideas in the “What’s in a Name?” game.Looking for something specific? Try the advanced search page.
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Strategies for Best Practice
This best practices paper by Cathy Lazarus (LWVCA) and Ted Volskay (LWVSC) identifies broad questions and strategies to ensure principles of good governance are followed and to enable stakeholders to participate in a meaningful way in decisions to privatize a government service. -
Anticipated Amendment to State Constitution Threatens Voter Rights – LWVMN Fights Back
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Democracy for All? The Barriers of Photo ID
| Gretchen KnellLWVMN with funding provided by LWVUS’ Public Advocacy for Voter Protection Project has developed informative video on photo ID in Minnesota. NOTE: this video can be edited so think about ways you might be able to use this as a starting point at town hall meetings and other events. Please contact Tim O’Brien.
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The Role Of The Federal Government In Public Education: Legislation And Funding For The Education Of Children With Special Needs
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The Role Of The Federal Government In Public Education: Equity And Funding
A Voter - Ready paper from the Public Education Study committee. -
Public Education Study Consensus Response Form
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Public Education Study Consensus Kit
| Gretchen KnellA collection of materials designed to aid League's in their consensus meetings for the Public Education Study. Includes the Leader's Guide, PowerPoint presentations and a word or PDF version of the consensus questions for meeting use. -
About the Privatization Study
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Subcontracting Public Education
This paper by Ted Volskay (LWVSC) presents a case study on public education subcontracting.