Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
Are you ready to take meaningful action in fostering true belonging within our schools and communities? Join us for an engaging and interactive discussion that will empower us to create welcoming environments where every student and family feels valued. Guided Continue reading Building Bridges Toward Belonging – Join the Conversation!
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
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
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
As we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the LWPTSA Council joins millions around the world in honoring his relentless pursuit of justice, equality and inclusion. Dr. King’s vision and unwavering courage continue to Continue reading Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Legacy of Justice, Equity & Inclusion
Are you passionate about creating change in education? Join the First LWPTSA Council Advocacy Committee Meeting! 📅 Date: Monday, Jan. 27, 2025⏰ Time: 11 am📍 Location: LWSD Resource Center This is your opportunity to make a difference! Join us for Continue reading Announcing a New Council Initiative: The Advocacy Committee
A Recap of the LWPTSA Council DEI Committee’s January 2025 Session, Breaking Barriers: Understanding Systemic Racism Our Jan. 8, 2025, DEI Committee meeting was a powerful exploration of “Courageous Conversations for Diversity and Inclusion,” featuring the invaluable expertise of Ilsa Continue reading Highlights From Courageous Conversations on Diversity & Inclusion