Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
ALEXANDRIA, Va., (March 3, 2025)—Today, Linda McMahon was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education. National PTA President Yvonne Johnson issued the following statement on McMahon’s confirmation: “As the nation’s oldest and largest child advocacy association and a voice for parents Continue reading National PTA Statement on Linda McMahon’s Confirmation as US Secretary of Education
At LWPTSA Council, we remain committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive and equitable education system for all students. Recent discussions have raised concerns about how recent federal guidance may impact diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts in public schools and in our PTAs. We want to ensure that our community has clarity on what this means for our PTAs, the Lake Washington School District and Washington state. Continue reading LWPTSA Council DEI Update: Understanding the Latest Federal Guidance
On Monday, Feb. 17, in recognition of WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Day 2025, advocates, parents and educators rallied in Olympia, demanding bold, transformative action to strengthen public education in Washington. For those attending from LWPTSA Council, the day began with Continue reading LWPTSA at WSPTA Focus Day 2025: A Bold Call to Action for Public Education
You can help support our school district and PTAs in advocating for increased funding for schools in Washington. Here’s one way to do it: 1. Visit leg.wa.gov or use the QR code below to find the names and addresses of Continue reading Advocacy Tip: Send a Postcard to Your Legislators
Statement from National PTA (Jan. 24, 2025): On Monday, the new Trump-Vance Administration assumed office, and the National PTA has been closely tracking the decisions and policy changes issued by the Administration as they are released. National PTA believes that Continue reading National PTA Statement on Protecting Children Regardless of Immigration Status
Washington’s Commitment to Education: Falling Short Approximately 1,000 PTA members, students, parents, educators and leaders from school districts across the Seattle Eastside—including Lake Washington, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah and others—came together in a strong showing at a town hall on Continue reading Eastside Town Hall in Review—The School Funding Crisis
This week, we’re spotlighting a crucial priority from the Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly: Expanding School Construction Funding Options. Every student deserves access to safe, inclusive and modern learning spaces that inspire creativity and academic success. Let’s work together to Continue reading Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Expanding School Construction Funding Options