Transformative Parenting Workshop Provides Tools to Caregivers of Teens

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the LWPTSA Council’s Family and Community Engagement team sponsored a powerful workshop, Transformative Parenting, to provide parents and caregivers tools and tips to empower their elementary, middle and high schoolers through their toughest challenges. The Continue reading Transformative Parenting Workshop Provides Tools to Caregivers of Teens

Standing Strong for Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging

A Recap of LWPTSA Council’s March 2025 DEI Committee Meeting With Ilsa Govan Our recent LWPTSA Council Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) meeting with Ilsa Govan was a deep, honest dive into what it means to foster real inclusion. It Continue reading Standing Strong for Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging

Registration for WSPTA 2025 Convention & Annual Meeting Is Open

May 2-4, 2025, at the Lynnwood Event Center Washington State PTA is excited to announce the 112th WSPTA Convention and Annual Business Meeting, taking place from May 2-4, 2025, at the Lynnwood Event Center in Lynnwood, Wash. This three-day event Continue reading Registration for WSPTA 2025 Convention & Annual Meeting Is Open

National PTA’s Response to President Trump’s Address of March 4, 2025

In response to the President’s address to the joint session of Congress, here’s National PTA’s stance: Protection of and Support for LGBTQ+ Individuals: https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/ptas-positions/Individual-PTA-Resolutions/protection-of-and-support-for-LGBTQ-individuals Rights and Services for Children in Immigrant & Mixed-Status Families: https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/ptas-positions/Individual-Position-Statements/Rights-and-Services-for-Children-in-Immigrant-and-Mixed-Status-Families

National PTA Statement on Linda McMahon’s Confirmation as US Secretary of Education

ALEXANDRIA, Va., (March 3, 2025)—Today, Linda McMahon was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education. National PTA President Yvonne Johnson issued the following statement on McMahon’s confirmation: “As the nation’s oldest and largest child advocacy association and a voice for parents Continue reading National PTA Statement on Linda McMahon’s Confirmation as US Secretary of Education

Eastlake Senior Inspires LWPTSA Council Luncheon Guests to Embrace Progress Over Perfection

Lake Washington PTSA Council was honored to welcome as our 2025 Founders’ Day Luncheon keynote speaker Simon Field, Eastlake High School senior and student leader. Simon (they/them) spoke to 180 luncheon attendees on Feb. 28, 2025, at Matts’ Rotisserie, in Continue reading Eastlake Senior Inspires LWPTSA Council Luncheon Guests to Embrace Progress Over Perfection

Reflections Student Artists Inspire LWPTSA Council Luncheon Guests With Original Works

Guests at Lake Washington PTSA Council’s annual Founders’ Day Luncheon enjoyed a feast of inspirational art created by talented students who participated in this year’s PTA Reflections art program, at Matts’ Rotisserie in Redmond on Feb. 28, 2025. Each year Continue reading Reflections Student Artists Inspire LWPTSA Council Luncheon Guests With Original Works