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 ...

Washington has slight edge in science scores, but gaps continue Not much movement since 2009 ... 29 percent not basic; 36 percent basic; ...

Help decide Washington State PTA’s legislative priorities ·          2012-13 Platform: Information & Proposal Form Reminder: ALL...

Subsidizing staff salaries ... Equitable educational opportunities ... Aligning sleep requirements to school start times ... Arts education...

Washington State PTA advocates for the well-being and education of all children. We went into the December 2011 special session with a simp...

Keeping kids safe is a fundamental principle of PTA and the link between poverty and poor educational outcomes to violence and gang-related...

It took two special sessions, but at the end of the day – or in this case the all-nighter – state legislators crafted a budget that helps p...

Tele townhall on early learning Wednesday, April 11 from 12-1 p.m. 888-863-6102 - Increasing access to high quality early learning prog...

Special session ends at midnight tonight. Still no budget deal as day ends, but lawmakers continue to negotiate  (from TVW - Monday night...

Please contact your legislators and let them know if you support- TAKE ACTION - Highlights (viewed through the PTA filter): Continues ...