National PTA is uniquely positioned to be an influential and credible voice in advancing the Common Core State Standards (CCSSI). The CCSS...

The Quality Education Council (QEC) met in Olympia on November 18, 2013.  This was the third of four meetings to be held this fall by the Q...

This week, the  Strong Start for America’s Children Act of 2013  was introduced in the House and Senate as a means to ensure that every chi...

A fellow PTA member is gathering signatures for Initiative 594 which would increase background checks on gun sales.  She has requested tha...

PTA advocates from around the state came together at the SeaTac Marriott this past weekend for WSPTA’s Annual Legislative Assembly for adv...

Slight edge on dollar amount, but less into basic education; related bills controversial Highlights - Senate operating budget , as of Ju...

Note: This is WSPTA testimony given to the Senate Ways and Means committee on June 10, 2013. This bill is up for consideration by the full ...

But tries to advance major components of 2009's ESHB 2261 In the news: House passes revised budget proposal House acts on budget, ...

If not now, when: Tell Olympia, yes HB 2051 Special session update: The budget committees of the Senate and House are hearing (or have ...

Take action : Yes 2034, No 5939 To: Senate Ways and Means Committee Re: May 31 public hearing on SB 5939, Concerning the estate tax; ...

Note: The following letter was sent to all legislators. TAKE ACTION: Stop Delaying on Basic Education (Armchair advocacy! Just click, se...

NOTE: The following letter was sent to all state legislators as the 2013 special session got underway. Once again, the regular session ende...

All education funding is not equal; “basic ed” is protected Session update: No deal for kids. Talk shifts to adult needs. Next session...

Offers kids clarity and commitment; requires significant funds Yes HB 2051 , Implementing basic education expenditures Yes HB 2038 , I...

Yes to policy bills that support reading and career and college readiness for all students. E2SSB 5237 and SHB 1692 Yes to reviewing tax ...

Gov. Inslee to speak May 3 at our 100th annual convention The event runs May 3-5 at the Bellevue Hyatt. Click here to register Click he...

Bill information: SB 5034 Click here to comment on the budget bill Click here to comment about tax breaks - What does the budget mean?...

Tell your legislators what you think: Comment on 5243, academic acceleration Comment on 5754, career learning - To: House Appropriation...

Beyond  class size: Other essential funding When it comes to basic education, many in the media talk about salaries and class sizes. That...

It covers recent K-12 cuts, but leaves heavy lifting around McCleary school funding ruling for another day Governor Inslee's 2013 Op...