AAUW California will hold its 2024 Lobby Days on April 2 and 3, 2024. The Public Policy team is seeking members who are interested in meeting with their state representatives and/or their staff to Read More
Path of a Bill
Have you ever wondered how a bill gets introduced, makes its way through the Legislature, and becomes law (or doesn’t)? Read more for everything you need to know about ‘The Path of a Bill.’” Read More
Governor Newsom Signs AB 1078 Into Law
On September 25, 2023, Governor Newsom signed AB 1078 into law, officially preventing school districts from banning books and censoring curriculum based on the materials' depiction of inclusive and Read More
Webinar: Book Banning and Curricula Censorship in California? AAUW California to the Rescue!
We all know book banning and censorship of educational materials are rapidly sweeping across the country. And now, they are on our doorstep! But we don't have to - and we won't - tolerate it. Watch Read More
AAUW California Public Policy Committee to Host Webinar on How to Prevent Book Banning and Curricula Censorship in California
By Kathi Harper, Chair “School Board Project” Sub-Committee In a 2023 survey, our membership made it clear that they were alarmed by the nationwide movement to ban books and censor curricula in Read More
Increased Representation of Women in Leadership Roles
To achieve increased representation of women in leadership roles, AAUW California advocates: Read More
AAUW California Public Policy Committee Launches the “School Board Project”
There is a dangerous wave sweeping across our country to withhold certain historical information from students and to preclude student access and exposure to educational materials and/or campus events Read More
Learn How to be an Effective Lobby Days Advocate – 2023
AAUW California will hold its 2023 Lobby Days on March 21 and 22, 2023. The Public Policy team is seeking members who are interested in meeting with their state representatives and/or their staff to Read More
AAUW California Terminates Twitter Account
On November 9, 2022, the AAUW California Board of Directors voted to terminate its account with Twitter effective immediately. This proposal was brought forth by the Public Policy Committee and Read More
Looking for Resources on Reproductive Health Coalition Building?
Want to join a coalition but don’t know where to start? Honestly, just reach out to your state Planned Parenthood. They will be able to connect you in with other vetted & trusted coalition Read More
AAUW California Position on the Dobbs Decision – Webinar
AAUW California joins AAUW National in condemning the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health which overturns Roe v. Wade and, with it, a woman’s right to make her own reproductive Read More
Santa Clara County IBC presentation, Title IX: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the enactment of Title IX, the Santa Clara County IBC presented an outstanding program titled: "Title IX: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You." To find out Read More
Title IX 50th Anniversary Proclamation
June 23, 2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. Your branch can help spread the word about this important milestone by seeking a proclamation from your local governing body. National's Read More
Paycheck Fairness Act
AAUW and our supporters have worked for 24 years to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, and this is the year we will succeed. As this critical bill heads for the House and the Senate, we need to mobilize Read More
OPENING DOORS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS – Title IX Checklist
A TITLE IX COMPLIANCE CHECK LIST: Top 14 Questions to Ask and Act On Produced by the:California Title IX CoalitionJanuary 2014 California Title IX Coalition AAUW of CaliforniaCalifornia Read More
Title IX Webinar – Breaking Down Barriers
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity Read More