Transform and Empower Your Relationship With Your Teen

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

National PTA Statement on Protecting Children Regardless of Immigration Status

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

Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Preventing and Reducing Gun Violence and Suicide

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

This week, we’re spotlighting a critical priority from the Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly: Preventing and Reducing Gun Violence and Suicide. Let’s work together to create safer communities and empower families with actionable solutions. [See all “Spotlight” articles] Your Advocacy Continue reading Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Preventing and Reducing Gun Violence and Suicide

Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Transforming Mental Health Support in Schools

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

Why and How Do We Advocate?

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?

LWPTSA Council Opposes Initiative 2066

The Lake Washington PTSA Council membership, at its Oct. 3, 2024, general meeting, voted to oppose Initiative 2066. The initiative seeks to repeal provisions of Washington law that require major utilities to find decarbonization pathways; repeals provisions requiring major utilities Continue reading LWPTSA Council Opposes Initiative 2066

LWPTSA Council Board Adopts Resolution on Advocacy for Free School Meals

In recognition of the importance of access to free meals for the well-being of all children as well as the burden of school lunch debt, the Lake Washington PTSA Council board of directors has voted to adopt a new resolution. Continue reading LWPTSA Council Board Adopts Resolution on Advocacy for Free School Meals