When tragedy like the Sandy Hook school shooting strikes, PTA members want to know how to help, then they start looking for solutions. It’...

Aligns with Washington State PTA work with the Teacher and Principal Evaluation Pilot and implementing legislation FAQ follows stat...

New Top 5 voted in Delegates to Washington State PTA's 2012 Legislative Assembly threw support behind reforms put in place in 2009 a...

Washington's children need efficient, effective approaches to budgeting   TACOMA – As the gubernatorial candidates prepare to face o...

Did your school meet its targets? Annual Measurable Objective Summary   In gauging learning challenges, the realities for many children ...

Will the current No. 1 make the new Top 5? Washington State PTA’s 2012 Issues Survey has been out a week, and the budgeting strategy o...

Take five for kids: What should be on WSPTA’s 2013 platform? What will help kids reach their potential? What should we take on this year?...

Issues touch on budgeting and funding; equity and access; instructional support; safety; positive learning environments; and system change...

State effort will look at growth gaps and ability to meet the needs of all subgroups The State Board of Education and the Office of the S...

EXCERPT FROM PRESS RESLEASE : “Scores on statewide testing continue to show improvement, State Superintendent Randy Dorn said today. “S...

Americans weigh in on public education in 44th Annual PDK/Gallup Poll Americans not so sure high school grads are ready for work (more th...

  Affirms support of charter schools as one of many avenues to improve student achievement. Calls for accountability, transparency and mean...

“We need local oversight” - August 11, 2012 Bellingham, WA – Washington State PTA will oppose I-1240, the initiative that would authori...

Speeches posted on TVW Jay Inslee, education discussion Rob McKenna, education discussion Both candidates for governor recently shared...

NEW BOARD HAS NOT YET TAKEN A POSITION - Proponents of charter public schools have filed an initiative bid with the Secretary of State, a...

 The 2012 PTA Votes Election Guide is available online at the PTA Votes webpage .  The printable guide gives tips to PTAs ranging from vote...

Goal: Healthy, safe communities Non-government organizations -- including neighborhood groups -- welcome to apply.  - On May 29, 2012 t...

Help decide our legislative priorities. Proposals are due JUNE 1 State board of education needs your feedback on waivers ( survey ) 2 n...

District-Level Race to the Top to Focus on the Classroom, Provide Tools to Enhance Learning and Serve the Needs of Every Student - 2012 C...

High-schoolers should register NOW to vote this summer and fall. Register online If you (or your child) will be 18 by Election Day, you ...