Voting is a civic duty that bears tremendous importance in every election, big or small. One vote can make all the difference and is an opportunity to participate in a true democracy.  But the right to vote didn’t come easily, especially for people of color, women, and Indigenous people, who had to fight for the right to vote – and the nation is still fighting over this fundamental right, even in 2023.  ..read more

A group of equity-focused educators in Baltimore, led by LEE members and TFA alumni, Julia Ellis (Baltimore, '17), Nate Golden (Charlotte ’17), and Emily Yu (Baltimore ’17) recently launched a charter amendment campaign to allow for a direct, one-time, universal cash payments to new parents in Baltimore City ..read more

In honor of pride month, we sat down with LEE Career Coach Jeffrey Richardson. Jeffrey’s passion and mission in life has been clear - to positively influence the social emotional health of children and adolescents in our country and ensure equitable access to support and services. Jeffrey started his journey at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He spent the early part of his career working in youth service nonprofits ..read more

Kasserian Ingera.  ..read more

Throughout AANHPI Heritage Month, we’ve shared stories and research highlighting the rich history of this community. To round out our May series, we’re sharing insights from the #StopAAPIHate and ways that you can support this global movement beyond a single day, week, or month of the year.  ..read more

It’s estimated that over 90% of teachers spend personal money to provide resources for their classrooms. Educators across the country take on the responsibility of purchasing everything from notebooks, pens and pencils, to art supplies, lab equipment, and computer programs that assist students with reading and math  ..read more

For nearly 35 years, the United States has recognized May as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.  ..read more

LEE members from Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas meet with Texas Representative Jon Rosenthal on the creation of an Office of Violence Prevention.    ..read more

What does civic leadership look like to you? Getting involved in local activism, community organizing, equity work, or politics can feel intimidating or even impossible. With so many issues plaguing our country – and so many ways to get involved – it’s hard to know exactly where and how to get started.  This month, we’re highlighting the values of civic engagement and all the ways you can get started and build an equitable future from the ground up. Starting from your own backyard ..read more

Eshé Collins: Atlanta, GA When Eshé Collins decided to run for the Board of Atlanta Public Schools, she was responding to an outcry for leadership. She wanted to ensure that parents in Atlanta weren’t faced with the same decision that her mother was for her when she was in grade school ..read more