Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
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
We wrapped up the school year with the final session of our Advocacy Skills in the Education System series, in partnership with Lindsey Yocum and Amy Falcone, on May 30, 2025. This meaningful event brought together students, families, educators and Continue reading State Legislators and Student Voices Close Out Our 2025 ‘Advocacy Skills in the Education System’ Series
LWPTSA Council is pleased to shine the spotlight on Juanita High School PTSA! Juanita High School PTSA partnered with the Lake Washington Schools Foundation (LWSF) and the JHS Counseling Department to bring the March 19 “Tech-Savvy Parenting” event to families Continue reading Spotlight: Juanita High School PTSA
This spring, public education advocates across Washington saw meaningful progress in Olympia. On May 20, Governor Ferguson signed into law several key education bills that reflect the ongoing efforts of communities, educators and parent leaders like you. While much work Continue reading LWPTSA Council Advocacy Update: Legislative Progress for Washington’s Public Schools