LWPTSA Council DEI Update: Understanding the Latest Federal Guidance

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Wondering what the recent federal directive on DEI means for our PTAs? We have FACTS to provide clarity for our community.

At LWPTSA Council, we remain committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive and equitable education system for all students. Recent discussions have raised concerns about how recent federal guidance may impact diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts in public schools and in our PTAs. We want to ensure that our community has clarity on what this means for our PTAs, the Lake Washington School District and Washington state. Continue reading LWPTSA Council DEI Update: Understanding the Latest Federal Guidance→

LWPTSA at WSPTA Focus Day 2025: A Bold Call to Action for Public Education

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On Monday, Feb. 17, in recognition of WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Day 2025, advocates, parents and educators rallied in Olympia, demanding bold, transformative action to strengthen public education in Washington. For those attending from LWPTSA Council, the day began with Continue reading LWPTSA at WSPTA Focus Day 2025: A Bold Call to Action for Public Education→

2025 LWPTSA Council Scholarships Available for LWSD Seniors and Certificated Staff

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Apply for a 2025 LWPTSA Council Student or Staff Scholarship! 13 scholarships for LWSD seniors at $1,250 each, and 3 scholarships for LWSD certificated staff at $500 each. Applications due March 14 at 11:59 PM!

The Lake Washington PTSA Council is pleased to roll out its 2025 Scholarship Program for graduating Lake Washington School District seniors and certificated staff members. This year’s student scholarships, available to seniors at LWSD high schools, will include 13 awards Continue reading 2025 LWPTSA Council Scholarships Available for LWSD Seniors and Certificated Staff→

Transform and Empower Your Relationship With Your Teen

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Transformative Parenting: Empowering Your Journey With Teens — Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm, at the LWSD Resource Center. FREE EVENT for LWSD parents and caregivers! Presented by LWPTSA Council, featuring Deborah Sleeman and speakers from PEPS. RSVP at http://lwptsa.net/transformative-parenting/

Parents and caregivers: Unlock the secrets to a happier, healthier relationship with your adolescent! Lake Washington PTSA Council presents a comprehensive event designed to provide you with the tools, knowledge and confidence to support your teenagers through their most challenging Continue reading Transform and Empower Your Relationship With Your Teen→

Advocacy Skills in the Education System: A Powerful First Step

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LWPTSA Council Advocacy Skills in the Education System

The launch of LWPTSA Council’s newly rebranded initiative, “Advocacy Skills in the Education System” (formerly the Advocacy Committee) was a resounding success! In partnership with the LWSD Board of Directors, our inaugural session on Jan. 27 laid a strong foundation Continue reading Advocacy Skills in the Education System: A Powerful First Step→

National PTA Statement on Protecting Children Regardless of Immigration Status

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Statement from National PTA (Jan. 24, 2025): On Monday, the new Trump-Vance Administration assumed office, and the National PTA has been closely tracking the decisions and policy changes issued by the Administration as they are released. National PTA believes that Continue reading National PTA Statement on Protecting Children Regardless of Immigration Status→