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Whether you're looking to start or level up your local advocacy work, now is the time to prepare. 2025 is going to be full of opportunities to win for sex ed and related issues, but only if we're already ready when they come along. In our FREE virtual Passion2Power Training you’ll learn how to use your story to make a difference in your community, how to deliver your message effectively, and all about the ins and outs of local policy making. Don’t miss out! Use the link below to register for our one-day training either on December 7th, 12pm to 4pm EST or December 9th, 1pm to 5pm EST. We can’t wait to help you turn your passion into POWER!?? https://lnkd.in/dQJyZ8ie #EducateUS #P2P #sexed #sexedvoter #sexedforall #socialjustice #sexeducation #educationpolicy #activism

We truly want to stop having to make this face! The opposition’s plan to ban sex education nationwide is a dangerous action against students’ rights and freedom. We know that the things learned in sex ed classes, not only help the development of exceptional young people, but are also fundamental to building communities strong enough to resist fascism. That’s why we're asking you to help us raise $10K to directly support local pro-sex-ed organizers and school board candidates in 2025. Between now and the end of the year, can you help us raise these critical funds with a gift – or even better, by raising money from your friends and family? Use the link below to make a donation or sign up to fundraise with us, and really make a difference for students’ rights across the country. https://lnkd.in/e3QK4R-D #EducateUS #sexed #sexedvoter #sexedforall #socialjustice #sexeducation #educationpolicy #activism #donation

Now more than ever, it’s so important that we swerve towards supporting sex ed champions!?? Our election losses have made us more committed to advocating for sex ed, not less. The values and skills young people learn in sex ed classes are fundamental for their personal well-being and, building communities strong enough to resist fascism. That’s why we're asking you to help us raise $10K to directly support local pro-sex-ed organizers and school board candidates in 2025. Between now and the end of the year, can you help us raise these critical funds with a gift – or even better, by raising money from your friends and family? Use the link below to make a donation or sign up to fundraise with us, and really make a difference for students’ rights across the country. https://lnkd.in/e3QK4R-D #EducateUS #sexed #sexedvoter #sexedforall #socialjustice #sexeducation #educationpolicy #activism #donation

TODAY’S THE DAY! If, like us, you’re worried about what the near future will look like for our rights and freedom – we got you covered! Join us today at 7:30PM Eastern/ 4:30PM Pacific as together we’ll unpack what the election results up and down the ballot mean for sex education, and explore how they inform our plans for 2025 and beyond. You’ll hear directly from newly-elected school board members, on-the ground organizers, and big picture thinkers. Our amazing speakers are:? Jess McIntosh (veteran political strategist)? Soraya Chemaly (author of “Rage Becomes Her” and “The Resilience Myth”)? Jennifer Carpenter (President of Gwinnett County PFLAG)? Sriya Srinivasan (Sponsor of California’s newly-passed “Know Your Period Act”)? José Campi Portaluppi (Director of Communications and Advocacy of Equimundo) Heather Corinna (Founder & Co-Director of Scarleteen) Annie Delgado (Candidate for Merced County School District Area 4 Governing Board) Taryn Gal (Executive Director of the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health) Emily Martin (Chief Program Officer of the National Women’s Law Center) Pamela Merritt (Executive Director of Medical Students for Choice) Vivian Topping (Director of Advocacy and Civic Engagement for the Equality Federation) Candace Hardnett (EducateUS Lead Organizer) Jaclyn Friedman (EducateUS Founder & Executive Director) This is a FREE event – so register now by visiting the link below and invite your friends too! The more of us who can come together, the more ready we’ll be to take on whatever awaits us in 2025. https://lnkd.in/dYrs_H2i #EducateUS #sexed #sexedvoter #sexedforall #socialjustice #sexeducation #educationpolicy #activism

#GoodNewsOfTheWeek ?? Activists stop Alaskan book ban In an October victory for freedom-to-read activists, the Alaska Superior Court ruled the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District's book ban unconstitutional! Federal Judge Sharon Gleason deemed the removal of titles such as Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye as a “suppression of ideas.” Huge shoutout to freedom-to-read activists in Alaska and around the country who keep fighting for students' rights to access diverse and inclusive literature and protecting free expression in educational settings. #sexed #sexedvoter #sexedforall #socialjustice #sexeducation #educationpolicy #activism #GNOTW #EducateUS #bookbans

NEW SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED! In this moment of fear and uncertainty, there’s one thing we're sure of: our need to connect and find ways to build a better future together. Join us on Tuesday, November 19, at 7:30PM Eastern/ 4:30PM Pacific as together we’ll unpack what the election results up and down the ballot mean for sex education, and explore how they inform our plans for 2025 and beyond. We’ll also share some of our biggest accomplishments and lessons learned from EducateUS’ 2024 programs. Our second group of amazing speakers includes: José Campi Portaluppi (Director of Communications and Advocacy of Equimundo) @equimundo_org , Heather Corinna (Founder & Co-Director of Scarleteen) @heather.corinna , Annie Delgado (Candidate for Merced County School District Area 4 Governing Board)? @annie4mcsd , Taryn Gal (Executive Director of the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health)? @moashinfo , Emily Martin (Chief Program Officer of the National Women’s Law Center)? @nationalwomenslawcenter ,? Pamela Merritt (Executive Director of Medical Students for Choice) @msfchoice , and Vivian Topping (Director of Advocacy and Civic Engagement for the Equality Federation)? @equalityfed This is a FREE event – so register now by visiting the link below and invite your friends too! The more of us who can come together, the more ready we’ll be to take on whatever awaits us in 2025. https://lnkd.in/dYrs_H2i #sexed #sexedvoter #sexedforall #socialjustice #sexeducation #educationpolicy #activism #elections #2024elections

We’re excited to endorse Anne Douglas in her campaign for the Orange County School Board District 4! As a 25 year OCPS teacher and a mother of three children who all graduated from Orange County Public Schools, she believes that the community needs strong public schools that welcome everyone. As an immigrant, Anne and her family are the embodiment of the American Dream. She speaks three languages fluently and uses these skills to teach English as a Second Language at Olympia High School. Anne passionately believes that public schools are where our students are given the chance to weave their way into the fabric of our community and knows that the students of today are the workforce of tomorrow Her campaign focuses on promoting positive school climate and culture, supporting professional educators and staff, and ensuring that students are safe at school. Learn more about Anne Douglas here https://lnkd.in/eSS5qhtH and donate to support her campaign with this link https://lnkd.in/e2GaRvVX Even if you don’t live in FL, donating is a great way to support sex education at a local level. If you do live in FL remember that early voting is already happening and election day is November 5th. Find your local election office by visiting https://www.vote411.org/ #sexed #sexedvoter #sexedforall #socialjustice #sexeducation #educationpolicy #activism #elections

We’re thrilled to endorse Gini Magnuson in her campaign for the subdistrict 5 seat on the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education! As a musician hobbyist and people manager, Gini values education in the arts and believes in transparent communication and personal accountability. Gini holds an undergraduate degree in Investigations from Bellevue University, as well as professional designations from the Associations of Anti-Money Laundering (ACAMS) and Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS). Her career spans a 20-year focus on finance, ranging from securities trading to banking compliance and now risk management. Her volunteer tenure includes the Women’s Fund of Omaha and Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, but most of her volunteer hours are now spent with her kids’ school PTO. Her campaign is centered on ensuring all students can grow into their best selves, and focuses on attracting and retaining top educators, administrators, and staff; and advocating for equitable policies and practices. Learn more about Gini Magnuson here https://lnkd.in/gtS4xVBp and donate to support her campaign with this link https://lnkd.in/gGkCCsXE Even if you don’t live in NE, donating is a great way to support sex education at a local level. If you do live in NE, you can still register to vote in-person. Remember, early voting is already happening and election day is November 5th. Find your local election office by visiting https://www.vote411.org/ #sexed #sexedvoter #sexedforall #socialjustice #sexeducation #educationpolicy #activism

In this moment of uncertainty, there’s one thing we can plan on: our need to connect and build a better future together. That’s why we hope you’ll register today for this post-election event. Join us on Tuesday, November 19, at 7:30PM Eastern/ 4:30PM Pacific as together we’ll assess the election results up and down the ballot, unpack what they mean for sex education, and explore how they inform our plans for 2025 and beyond. We’ll also share some of our biggest accomplishments and lessons learned from EducateUS’ 2024 programs. You’ll hear directly from newly-elected school board members, on-the ground organizers, and big picture thinkers on what steps each of us can take as we prepare not just for a new year, but a new political chapter in our country’s history and in our fight for universal school-based sex education. This is a FREE event – so register now by visiting the link below and invite your friends too! The more of us who can come together, the more ready we’ll be to take on whatever awaits us in 2025. https://tr.ee/nJpgi-s0ri #sexed #sexedvoter #sexedforall #socialjustice #sexeducation #educationpolicy #activism #elections

Join us TONIGHT at 7:30PM Eastern/4:30PM Pacific for virtual conversation on misogynoir and what it really takes to elect Black women. Hear from EducateUS Lead Organizer Candace Hardnett (@godly_andgay) and @the_emancipator's Editor-in-Chief Jamil Smith (jamilksmith). You'll learn how misogynoir is more than just racism + sexism, the surprising and not-at-all surprising roles it's playing in this year's election (not just in the race for President), and some simple and effective ways each of us can interrupt and defeat it when we see it. From VP Kamala Harris to your local school board, whether Black women get elected this November will depend, in part, on what we do right now to combat misogynoir - registration is FREE and you can do it at the link below and invite your friends, too! https://tr.ee/Asho4gbA9v We really can win with Black women this November -- but only if we all understand the assignment. #sexed #sexedvoter #sexedforall #misogynoir #socialjustice #sexeducation #educationpolicy #activism