LWPTSA at WSPTA Focus Day 2026

Focus Day 2026 is a wrap! A group from the LWPTSA and several local PTAs attended meetings with State Representatives and Senators throughout the day at our state’s Capital. While in Olympia, they advocated for families and communities in demanding K-12 funding Continue reading LWPTSA at WSPTA Focus Day 2026

Your Voice, Their Vision: LWSD School Board Candidate Forum

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community impact! The Lake Washington PTSA Council is hosting a lively, interactive forum featuring School Board Candidates from Districts 3 and 4. This is your chance to hear directly from those Continue reading Your Voice, Their Vision: LWSD School Board Candidate Forum

WSPTA 2025 Legislative Recap

LWPTSA Council’s Advocacy Update From WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan’s 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up: 📄 Session Slides (PDF)🎥 Video Recap (Vimeo) As part of LWPTSA Council’s advocacy team, I joined weekly Eastside PTA meetings beginning in January—alongside leaders from Bellevue, Issaquah, Newport Continue reading WSPTA 2025 Legislative Recap

Advocating for Equitable School Funding: Why the Big Three (and More) Matter

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

State Legislators and Student Voices Close Out Our 2025 ‘Advocacy Skills in the Education System’ Series

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 Advocacy Update: Legislative Progress for Washington’s Public Schools

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

From the Classroom to the Capitol: Understanding School Funding

A Recap of the April 2025 ‘Advocacy Skills in the Education System’ Session This session, hosted by LWPTSA Council and led by our partners Lindsey Yocum and Amy Falcone (absent due to illness), aimed to equip community members with the Continue reading From the Classroom to the Capitol: Understanding School Funding