Education   

The education of all of America's children is essential for the future of our nation.  The American Legion Auxiliary joins with The American Legion to aid and support the basic rights of all children to receive an appropriate education.  That education should prepare them for a fulfilling life in the 21st century.
There are three major objectives:

    1.To make it possible for any student, who has the ability or the desire, to receive an education beyond high school.

    2.To encourage the membership of the American Legion Auxiliary to take an active part in the development and maintenance of a school system that will serve the needs of all children at every level of education.

    3.To encourage students to select careers where personnel shortages exist.

Need A Lift?    This publication summarizes sources of almost all available scholarship and career information.  It can be found in public libraries and high schools.  Auxiliary members may order this resource for $3.00 per copy (+ $3.00 shipping/handling) through Emblem Sales.
Literacy   Presidents' Summit for at-risk children: "The Challenge" This program addresses the areas of Baby Literacy, Toddler Literacy, Preschool Literacy, School-age Literacy, and Adult Literacy.
Adopt a Non-Traditional Woman Student Each Unit is challenged to support a woman - 25 years of age or older - who is returning to school to better herself and her family.  Financial assistance, daycare, transportation, and appropriate clothing are among the issues facing these women.
Scholarships Scholarships are offered at every level of the American Legion Auxiliary.  In most cases they are offered to children of veterans. 

The following Websites represent organizations, projects, and programs supported by the American Legion Auxiliary Education Programs.

National Center for Family Literacy
America Reads Challenge
International Reading Association
Head Start
First Book
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The Council for Exceptional Children
Learning Disabilities Association of America
American Education Week
Americorps