High-Quality Public Education

To support a strong system of high quality public education, AAUW California advocates:

WHAT AAUW ADVOCATESWHAT AAUW DOES
Vigorous enforcement of Title IXSupport legislation that strengthens enforcement

Weigh in on proposed changes

Provide support to plaintiffs alleging violations (National Legal Advocacy Fund)
Adequate and equitable funding at all educational levels, including pre-school and post-secondarySupport legislation that increases equal access

Support Student Debt Relief legislation

Publish educational materials on Student Debt
Removal of barriers for girls to access instruction in STEM fieldsSupport legislation that removes barriers

Tech Trek
Civics instruction in all CA high schoolsSupport legislation addressing this
Access to diverse staff and curriculum that represents historically accurate informationOppose legislation and policies that support book banning and/or curriculum censorship

School Board Project

Recruit and support anti-censorship candidates for School Boards

Members attend SB meetings, monitor and report to state committee
Funding adequate to support a strong infrastructure, and equitable access to resources, including technologySupport legislation/policies that provide increased funding for all schools for this purpose

Support legislation increasing broadband access, particularly in rural areas, and ensures all students have computers
Opposition to the use of public funds for nonpublic and charter schools that do not meet public school civil rights and accountability standards.Monitor legislation addressing this issue, support or oppose as is pertinent