PTA Focus Day
PTA Focus Day photos
Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by admin.
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.
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Live Blog: PTA Focus Day
Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by admin.
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 rid of the lunch program. Further cuts could mean the loss of one of their principals.
Another mom from Puyallup said budget cuts could mean the loss of their early learning programs. She said, “We need to fund education from the beginning, otherwise we’ll be building prisons in the end.”
LEV’s Lisa Macfarlane said the “sleeping giant” had awoken. The PTA is a force for change. And legislators agreed. They are working on school reform this session, but they need the help of PTA and other education advocates to succeed.
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Live Blog: PTA Focus Day
Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by admin.
“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.
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Live Blog: PTA Focus Day
Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by admin.
PTA members being interviewed by KOMO radio.
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Live Blog: PTA Focus Day
Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by admin.
Making signs for the rally.
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LIVE BLOG: PTA Focus Day
Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by admin.
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 rally on the Capitol steps at noon.
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Live blogging PTA Focus Day
Posted on 25. Feb, 2009 by admin.
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!
