Kids and Screens
Guest post provided by Sponsor, Recovery Café National conversions surrounding kids and screens tends to focus on the negative impacts while many of us understand a deeper complexity with our use and reliance. We do not aim to make a blanket statement that technology is harmful to kids, however, as with life, it is inevitable…
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Let the Dreams Begin!
Guest post provided by WSPTA sponsor, WA529 Many descriptive words come to mind when we think about the past year and a half. One word that has possibly eluded us though, is “hopeful”. We haven’t had much of a hopeful outlook lately, have we? The ones who could really use a hopeful outlook are our…
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WSBO Speed Test
The Washington State Broadband Office has launched a mapping initiative to identify gaps in high-speed internet service and areas of broadband infrastructure needs in order to advance the state’s goal to have universal broadband access in Washington by 2028. The map data gathered through the survey will provide validated information for use by any community…
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The Fall Fundraising Carnival Events
Guest post provided by Platinum Sponsor, Association Insurance Management Inc (AIM) Your PTA’s fall carnival is the biggest event and fundraiser of the season! With entertainment, food, and games, the whole community will be filled with excitement and buzz. Let’s take a look at some of the fun fall activities your organization set up this…
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Kids and Screens: An Invitation to Learn More
Guest post provided by Sponsor, Recovery Café Technology can be used to enrich our lives, and it also creates challenges. For many children, cultivating healthy boundaries and limits to technology use at an early age will help prevent the development of addictive screen use. Our increased reliance on and general integration of the internet has…
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2021/22 Movie License Details
Note: The deadline has been extended until Friday, October 22, 2021. Act now! Swank Movie Licensing USA is excited to continue our partnership with the Washington State PTA to bring movie licensing to WSPTA member schools at significant savings. We realize schools are facing obstacles during these uncertain times as they plan for activities and fundraising…
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Governor Supports National Media Literacy Week
Governor Jay Inslee has issued a proclamation in support of National Media Literacy Week, October 26 – 30. Inspired by Canada’s Media Literacy Week, the 6th annual U.S. Media Literacy Week, is hosted by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). The mission is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its…
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