With only 39 days left in the legislative session, we can’t let up. Two education reform proposals, Senate Bill 6048 and House Bill 2261, are moving through the legislative process. Both chambers passed their respective bills, so now the Senate will consider HB 2261, and vice versa. HB 2261 will receive a public hearing in [...]

I have been fighting for the resources and reforms that our public schools need for many years. Now more than ever, I believe that an investment in public education is an investment in the future. And, that begins with a redefinition of basic education requiring Washington State to provide our children with what they need [...]

Parents and education advocates cheered as the state House passed a bill today that would reform Washington’s schools. House Bill 2261 passed with a bipartisan vote of 71 to 26 and will move on to the state Senate for consideration. The passage of HB 2261 is a huge step forward for children and schools. Please [...]

Between now and tomorrow’s vote, your two members of the Washington State House will hear a lot from colleagues, constituents and lobbyists about House Bill 2261, a proposal that moves education reform one step forward. It’s urgent that they also hear from YOU. Please contact your House members and urge them to VOTE YES on [...]

In two days, parents, educators, and students across Washington State will rise early in the morning to board buses and join carpools to Olympia to participate in PTA Focus Day 2009. It’s not too late to join the movement! Register online to participate in PTA Focus Day 2009. We need to tell our state lawmakers [...]

Let’s rally for the future of Washington’s public schools. Join the PTA on February 26th for its Focus Day 2009 in Olympia. This is a day for parents, educators and students to rally for school funding and reform. Register online to participate in the PTA’s Focus Day 2009. Need a ride? Email us and we’ll [...]

For a decade, we’ve been pushing for bold reforms to improve our schools. It’s like pushing a boulder uphill. For the first time in 30 years, there’s real hope that our lawmakers will adopt a new definition of basic education — one that will drive the policies and funding that our children need to be [...]