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Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Addressing Funding, Inclusion and Supports in Special Education

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Your Voice Matters! Legislative Priorities Spotlights — A Weekly Dive Into the "Top 5"

This week, we’re highlighting another of the Washington State PTA’s “Top Five Priorities” — Addressing funding, inclusion and supports in special education. [See all “Spotlight” articles] Special education funding and resources are essential for ensuring that every student, regardless of ability, Continue reading Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Addressing Funding, Inclusion and Supports in Special Education→

Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Transforming Mental Health Support in Schools

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Your Voice Matters! Legislative Priorities Spotlights — A Weekly Dive Into the "Top 5"

This week, we’re focusing on an urgent need highlighted by the Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly: Expanding and improving mental health support in schools. The growing mental health crisis demands innovative and impactful action to create schools that prioritize students’ well-being alongside their academic Continue reading Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Transforming Mental Health Support in Schools→

Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Closing the Funding Gaps

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Your Voice Matters! Legislative Priorities Spotlights — A Weekly Dive Into the "Top 5"

Each week, we’ll dive into one of the “Top Five Priorities” from the Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly. We’ll provide you with resources and strategies to help advocate effectively for each priority. [See all “Spotlight” articles] This week, we’re starting Continue reading Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Closing the Funding Gaps→

Why and How Do We Advocate?

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Why and How Do We Advocate?

Advocacy is key to ensuring all students receive equitable resources and opportunities. By using our collective voice, we influence decisions that shape education at every level. Why We Advocate: How to Advocate: Questions? Need help getting started? Email Council’s Advocacy Continue reading Why and How Do We Advocate?→

Help Facilitate Financial Equity Among Our PTAs

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LWPTSA Council Financial Equity Program — Accepting donations and requests

While all of our local PTAs have a mission of supporting and enriching the educational opportunities and experiences in their communities, we recognize that there are varying levels of financial and volunteer resources accessible within those communities. As the larger Continue reading Help Facilitate Financial Equity Among Our PTAs→