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In Memoriam
Sharon Fradkin
With heavy hearts, we remember Sharon Fradkin, who passed away on October 11, 2024. Sharon was a remarkable leader and dedicated community advocate whose contributions have left an indelible mark on our lives and our community.
As a founding member of the League of Women Voters (LWV) Stoughton, Sharon played a crucial role in fostering civic engagement and empowering voters. Her passion for democracy led her to serve as the past president of LWV Sharon-Stoughton, where she worked tirelessly to promote informed and active participation in government.
Most recently, she was our Communications Chair and Secretary, ensuring that vital information reached the community. One of her most impactful initiatives was running the Kids Voting program in Stoughton, where students could experience the voting process alongside their parents, fostering a new generation of engaged citizens. When she was in Florida, she became active in LWV Palm Beach County and Zoomed into our meetings.
Sharon’s commitment extended beyond the LWV. Her involvement also included being Chair of the Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Vice President of SOLA (Support Our Library Association). Additionally, Sharon was active in POPS (Parents of Performing Students), championing the arts and education for local youth.
Sharon Fradkin will be remembered for her unwavering dedication, her kindness, and her ability to inspire those around her. Her legacy will continue to influence future generations, reminding us all of the importance of community involvement and civic responsibility.
We send our condolences to her beloved husband of 58 years, Steve, her children Michael and Robin and their spouses, and her three grandsons.
May her memory be a blessing
Civics Education at Stoughton High School
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Did you know that MA legislature enacted S2631, an Act to promote and enhance civic engagement in MA public schools? The League of Women Voters of MA advocated for the passage of this law through its partnership with the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition. This law states that schools are to make available student-led civics projects in Grade 8 and in at least one additional opportunity in Grades 9-12.
To promote this initiative to the community, Stoughton lead Social Studies teacher Jaime Regan worked with the Sharon-Stoughton LWV and Rob Rotella of Stoughton Media Access Corp (SMAC) to produce a half-hour interview with the four teachers utilizing the newly created Lesson Plans. The show features State Representative Ted Philips, who represents part of Stoughton and all of Sharon, as well. Questions were created by our LWV with the help of a student member and Sharon Fradkin, moderator of this edition of the Community Forum cable show, asked other questions as they seemed pertinent. The teachers were impressive and enthusiastic about this curriculum, shared what students had accomplished this year, and shared their plans for next year’s expanded curriculum. It’s a “must-watch” show for Stoughton residents and is available at lwvss.org (our League’s website) and the Stoughtontv.com Video on Demand and their YouTube channel as well.
Please watch our discussion with Stoughton High School teachers to learn how Stoughton schools are teaching civics and encouraging student civic engagement.
In Memoriam
Sharon Fradkin
With heavy hearts, we remember Sharon Fradkin, who passed away on October 11, 2024. Sharon was a remarkable leader and dedicated community advocate whose contributions have left an indelible mark on our lives and our community.
As a founding member of the League of Women Voters (LWV) Stoughton, Sharon played a crucial role in fostering civic engagement and empowering voters. Her passion for democracy led her to serve as the past president of LWV Sharon-Stoughton, where she worked tirelessly to promote informed and active participation in government.
Most recently, she was our Communications Chair and Secretary, ensuring that vital information reached the community. One of her most impactful initiatives was running the Kids Voting program in Stoughton, where students could experience the voting process alongside their parents, fostering a new generation of engaged citizens. When she was in Florida, she became active in LWV Palm Beach County and Zoomed into our meetings.
Sharon’s commitment extended beyond the LWV. Her involvement also included being Chair of the Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Vice President of SOLA (Support Our Library Association). Additionally, Sharon was active in POPS (Parents of Performing Students), championing the arts and education for local youth.
Sharon Fradkin will be remembered for her unwavering dedication, her kindness, and her ability to inspire those around her. Her legacy will continue to influence future generations, reminding us all of the importance of community involvement and civic responsibility.
We send our condolences to her beloved husband of 58 years, Steve, her children Michael and Robin and their spouses, and her three grandsons.
May her memory be a blessing
