Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
Inspired by the work of Dr. Victoria Verlezza Internalized ableism is not a personal failing. It is the quiet echo of systems designed to exclude. When we question our worth because we move at a different pace, need support, or Continue reading Combating Internalized Ableism – Creating Cultures of Access and Belonging
LWPTSA Council’s Advocacy Update From WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan’s 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up: 📄 Session Slides (PDF)🎥 Video Recap (Vimeo) As part of LWPTSA Council’s advocacy team, I joined weekly Eastside PTA meetings beginning in January—alongside leaders from Bellevue, Issaquah, Newport Continue reading WSPTA 2025 Legislative Recap
LWPTSA Council is excited to shine the spotlight on Samantha Smith Elementary PTSA to highlight their Staff Appreciation Team! To show their love for their fantastic school staff these past two years, Samantha Smith Elementary PTSA’s Staff Appreciation Team has Continue reading Spotlight: Samantha Smith Elementary PTSA
DEIB Year-End Recap 🌱 We wrapped up our final LWPTSA Council DEIB Committee meeting of the year with a sense of deep purpose and renewed energy—thanks to the brilliant insights of our guest speaker, Ilsa Govan, and the open-hearted leadership Continue reading Rooted in Reflection, Ready to Grow
Washington State PTA is happy to announce the fifth annual August Leadership Launch (ALL), coming on Aug. 8 and 9, 2025. The $50 Early Bird Registration is valid until July 8 at noon. Subsidized registration rates are available for PTAs needing assistance. Continue reading WSPTA 2025 August Leadership Launch: Aug. 8 & 9 — Online
LWPTSA Council hosted a scholarship awards reception and presentation ceremony on Monday, June 2, in celebration of our 2025 academic and staff scholarship recipients. With the support of our local PTAs, the Lake Washington Education Association and the Lake Washington Schools Continue reading 2025 LWPTSA Council Scholarship Winners Honored at Presentation Ceremony & Reception
By Zahra Eslami, LWPTSA Council Co-VP of Advocacy Washington’s public schools are facing a funding crisis. Many districts, including Lake Washington School District (LWSD), are grappling with budget shortfalls that threaten essential programs. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal has described the Continue reading Advocating for Equitable School Funding: Why the Big Three (and More) Matter