Hi all, We know the stimulus funding is on the way, but we don’t know how much, what’s it’s for, and what problems it will solve. Well, here is your first step to understanding. I put together a one-page document with all of the funding for education that we will recieve from the American Recovery [...]

PTA members talk to KOMO radio. PTA members talk to KING 5. PTA members rally on the Capitol steps. Speakers included Sen. McAuliffe, Rep. Hunter, Rep. Priest, State Board Chair Mary Jean Ryan and PTA parents. And, our very own Lisa Macfarlane. For more images from PTA Focus Day 2009, click here.

The rally was a huge success! Legislators and the media heard the message: The time is now for education reform. We owe it to our kids because they are our future! PTA parents from across the state spoke up for their kids and schools. One mom from Friday Harbor said budget cuts have already gotten [...]

“Our children come first.” That cheer began the rally for PTA Focus Day. Energized parents, educators, and kids are gathered on the Capitol steps to make sure their legislators hear their voices.

PTA members being interviewed by KOMO radio.

Making signs for the rally.

The snow is not stopping these energized parents from Seattle this morning. We’re heading down to Olympia to join hundreds of other PTA activists from Spokane, Bellingham, Bellevue, Issaquah and many more. The chatter is non-stop on the bus. The conversation is about what to say to legislators and the day’s events. And ofcourse, the [...]

Follow what’s going on for PTA Focus Day right here tomorrow. We will join PTA members as they ride down to Olympia, rally on the Capitol steps and meet with legislators to advocate for kids and schools. And we’re expecting press coverage of the event. Stay tuned!