Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
Initiating LWPTSA System Upgrade … đź’» As I complete my term as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chair for LWPTSA Council, I’m not just closing a file—I’m passing on a responsibility. This isn’t an uninstall. It’s a system upgrade. What follows Continue reading DEI.exe Has Crashed
In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, belonging is both a personal commitment and a systemic responsibility. Grounded in equity and resilience, this presentation offers guidance for communities striving to foster inclusion, hope and purposeful action. [View meeting slides] Continue reading Advancing Belonging in Evolving Times: A Reflective Summary
LWPTSA Council was honored to present Tesla STEM High School PTSA with a You Rock! award at our May 1, 2025, membership meeting in recognition of their impressive roster of free, virtually hosted student and family engagement programming this year Continue reading Tesla STEM PTSA, You Rock!
Inclusion isn’t just about having everyone in the room—it’s about making sure everyone feels like they truly belong. At Lake Washington PTSA Council, we recognize that our community is rich with many identities, experiences and needs. Families come from diverse Continue reading Inclusion Happens in Layers
In a press conference yesterday, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made several dehumanizing and inaccurate remarks about individuals with autism. Below is Superintendent Reykdal’s statement, as published on the OSPI website. OLYMPIA—April 17, 2025—Secretary Kennedy’s Continue reading State Superintendent Reykdal Responds to US Health & Human Services Secretary’s Comments About People With Autism
Public education is primarily the responsibility of states. Curriculum, graduation and learning standards, instructional materials, and school district budgets are all managed at the state or local level. Earlier this week, Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal responded to the US Continue reading OSPI Responds to Latest Federal Compliance Request Tying Funding to Eliminating DE&I Programs
A Recap of LWPTSA Council’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshop With Courtney Wooten By Zahra Eslami, LWPTSA Council Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair On April 2, 2025, we had the privilege of hosting a powerful workshop with Courtney Wooten, joined Continue reading Bridging Toward Belonging