Submit an Issue, Resolution or Legislative Principle

Time to Be a Change Champion! Do you have a topic that affects children and youth in our state that you want PTA to advocate for? Now is the time! The submission window for issues, resolutions and legislative principles for Continue reading Submit an Issue, Resolution or Legislative Principle

LWPTSA Council Presents Your 2025 Legislative Advocacy Power Pack!

Hello, LWPTSA Advocates! Here’s your go-to toolkit to stay informed and make a meaningful impact this legislative session! Below are the essential resources from our trusted partners, all dedicated to supporting children and families across Washington. 🏛️ WA State Legislature – Continue reading LWPTSA Council Presents Your 2025 Legislative Advocacy Power Pack!

United for Public Education at the 41st Legislative District Town Hall

LWPTSA Council’s Recap of the March 22, 2025, Event This past weekend, PTA leaders and school board members from Bellevue, Mercer Island and Lake Washington School Districts stood shoulder to shoulder with Washington State legislators from the 41st Legislative District—Senator Continue reading United for Public Education at the 41st Legislative District Town Hall

Executive Order Dismantling the US Department of Education: A Severe Threat to Public School Students and Families

National PTA’s Response ALEXANDRIA, Va., (March 20, 2025)—Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order with the intention of dismantling the core functions of the U.S. Department of Education. National PTA President Yvonne Johnson issued the following statement on the Continue reading Executive Order Dismantling the US Department of Education: A Severe Threat to Public School Students and Families

LWPTSA Legislative Update: Advocating for Fully Funded Education

Why and How Do We Advocate?

Ongoing Town Halls With Senators and Representatives This past Saturday, March 15, 2025, LWPTSA advocates attended the 45th Legislative District town hall, where Senator Manka Dhingra, Representative Larry Springer and Representative Roger Goodman shared crucial updates on education funding. The Continue reading LWPTSA Legislative Update: Advocating for Fully Funded Education

National PTA’s Response to President Trump’s Address of March 4, 2025

In response to the President’s address to the joint session of Congress, here’s National PTA’s stance: Protection of and Support for LGBTQ+ Individuals: https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/ptas-positions/Individual-PTA-Resolutions/protection-of-and-support-for-LGBTQ-individuals Rights and Services for Children in Immigrant & Mixed-Status Families: https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/ptas-positions/Individual-Position-Statements/Rights-and-Services-for-Children-in-Immigrant-and-Mixed-Status-Families

LWPTSA Council Honors 2025 Award Winners at Annual Founders’ Day Luncheon

Left to right: Luna Egido Martin (Honorary Life Membership), Trish Lorr (Certificate of Special Service), Carol Nicholson (Outstanding Educator Award), Kristen Dorwin (Outstanding Service Award), Carol Lugtu (Golden Acorn), Zahra Eslami (Outstanding Advocate), Redmond West Little League Challenger Baseball's Julie and Robert Kaskel (Community Outreach Award) and Kelley Osmanbhoy (Community Service Award). Photo courtesy of Heather Wong. Not pictured: Brooke Gialopsos (Honorary Life Membership), Heidi Nguyen (Golden Acorn) and Eric Peterson (Outstanding Educator).

LWPTSA Council was pleased to host nearly 180 guests at our annual Founders’ Day Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Matts’ Rotisserie & Oyster Lounge in Redmond, Wash., as we honored the spirit of PTA and the legacy of Continue reading LWPTSA Council Honors 2025 Award Winners at Annual Founders’ Day Luncheon