Studies
The Education Study Background Papers
- Role of the Federal Government in Public Education (pdf)
- Common Core Standards and Assesments (pdf)
- Equity and Funding (pdf)
NOTE: All responses to the Consensus Questions have now been submitted to LWVUS. LWVUS will now consider all responses and build a draft position. Approval of the draft will be sought at the LWVUS Convention in June 2012.
Privatization Study
Scope of the Privatization Study:
The purpose of this study is to identify those parameters and policy issues to be considered in connection with proposals to transfer federal, state or local government services, assets and/or functions to the private sector. It will review the stated goals and the community impact of such transfers, and identify strategies to ensure transparency, accountability, and preservation of the common good.
Learn more about the Privatization on the LWVUS website.
Timeline:
- August -October 2011
- Information provided to Local and State Leagues
- November 2011-May 2012
- Leagues are encouraged to participate in the study on Privatization of Government services, assets and functions, and the impact on local communities by scheduling meetings to educate members and communities about the issue and come to consensus.
- May 1, 2012
- Consensus deadline
Recommended Reading
- Colorado-specific:
Choosing Privatization by Toni Larson, Ph.D., member LWVDenver - Colorado-specific:
Higher Education & Privatization in Colorado: Colorado State University - Privatization Study Group, Larimer County & Director of Presidential and Administrative Communications, CSU - Colorado-specific:
Privatization Definitions by Toni Larson, Ph.D., member LWVDenver - Colorado-specific:
Privatization Interview Questions by Toni Larson, Ph.D., member LWVDenver - Colorado-specific:
Pinnacol Assurance - Past History & Recent Proposals - Privatization Study Group, Larimer County - Government Privatization: History, Examples, and Issues
- Higher Education & Privatization: National Scene - Privatization Study Group, Larimer County
- Paul Starr, "The Meaning of Privatization," Yale Law and Policy Review 6 (1988): 6-41.
- Privatization, LWVUS Study, LWVDenver Presentation (ppt) | (pdf)
- Privatization of Public Education, K-12 - Privatization Study Group, Larimer County
- Privatization: A Seattle League Study
- Privatization: The Public Policy Debate - Privatization Study Group, Larimer County
- Summary Report: The Legal Framework of Transparency & Accountability within the context of Privatization - Privatization Study Group, Larimer County