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Advocate for world languages,intercultural education, and gun violence prevention.

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Twelve years ago Richmond seven-year-old Brendan Mackey was killed by a stray bullet that fell as he was watching fireworks with his dad along the James River. July 1, 2014, “Brendon’s Law” made it a felony in Virginia if you fire a gun into the air and someone is injured.

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HB 2360, which designates the Seal of Biliteracy as a high-demand industry credential, has just passed the House of Delegates. On to the Senate! Congratulations to all who advocated!

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HB 2360, which designates the Seal of Biliteracy as a high-demand industry credential, has its first reading in the Virginia House of Delegates Friday, Jan. 24. URGE YOUR DELEGATE TO VOTE FOR HB 2360 ASAP.

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SB 753 was just passed by the Senate Education and Health committee with 3 no votes. Now to Finance. More later.

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GOOD NEWS, VIRGINIANS! HB 2360 was reported to the full House of Delegates this morning. It takes three readings in the House. Contact your delegate and urge him/her to enact this bill.

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Attention: HB 2360, which designates the Seal of Biliteracy as an industry credential, is on the agenda of the K-12 Subcommittee TOMORROW, January 21, at 4:00 p.m. SUBMIT COMMENTS AND SIGN UP TO TESTIFY VIRTUALLY AT https://t.co/M16HYSdhs7 .

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Attention: HB 2360, which designates the Seal of Biliteracy as an industry credential, is on the agenda of the K-12 Subcommittee TOMORROW, January 21, at 4:00 p.m. SUBMIT COMMENTS AND SIGN UP TO TESTIFY VIRTUALLY AT https://t.co/M16HYSdhs7 .

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Attention: HB 2360, which designates the Seal of Biliteracy as an industry credential, has been assigned to the House Education Committee. WRITE YOUR LETTERS OF SUPPORT NOW!

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CALL TO ACTION! Education funding, particularly language education funding is endangered. Please contact your senators and current House members to show support for world language education. Use the QR code or this link: https://t.co/5XWLlRI0rs to send a message now! And share!

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Have you voted? If not, Tuesday, Nov. 5, is your day to go to the polls. Remember that the races for House and Senate determine federal education policy and funding. The presidential election will determine whether the U.S. Department of Education will continue to exist. VOTE!

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Put National Night Out, August 6, on your calendar. I’ll be tabling for gun safety at this event, but there are many events all over the country. Find one in your neighborhood and participate! We all need to cooperate to build safe communities!

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‘Celebratory’ gunfire costs lives. Don’t do it. And it is a felony to fire into the air if your shot is the cause of injury or death.

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July 1, 2014, “Brendon’s Law” went into effect. It is a felony in Virginia when you fire a gun into the air and someone is injured. Seven-year-old Brendon was killed when struck by a ‘celebratory’ bullet.

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Folks, ‘celebratory’ gunfire is still a very dangerous thing! Don’t do it!

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Today (Tuesday, June 18) is Election Day. To discover the specifics of elections in your locality, visit the Virginia Sample Ballot - Ballotpedia and enter your address. https://t.co/ISOjkStsZq

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@KathySteinSmith I urgently need your cell phone number for the proposal. Please check your email and send. Thanks.

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The RVA Moms chapter is raising funds for the Moms educational projects in Virginia: BeSMART for safe storage and One Thing You Can Do for awareness of Virginia's 'red flag' law. https://t.co/R2yOD1lyuc

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SB 139 was passed by indefinitely! Thanks to all who advocated for world languages. Now it’s on to the Board of Education. @actfl @FLAVAWeb

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SPEAK UP NOW! SB 139 will be heard on Thursday, Jan. 25, after 8:30 a.m. by the Senate Committee on Education and Health. SB 139 mandates the creation of an advanced high school diploma WITHOUT world language requirements. Contact these Senators now! https://t.co/XWkzIdrHyy

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SB 139 will be discussed TOMORROW, Jan. 18. Make your voices heard in opposition to this bill. You can use an Action Alert at https://t.co/dsjXEffTew… to quickly contact the Senate Education and Health committee. #opposesb139 @FLAVAWeb @ACTFL