What is Legislative Assembly? Drop-in Q&A
Come discuss how to participate in Legislative Assembly, what to expect, and how to be as delegate for your PTA, including how to get feedback on initiatives and resolutions prior to the event. WSPTA’s annual advocacy event is an incredible weekend of advocacy, education, and networking including informative guest presenters, workshops, panels, trainings, and of…
What is Legislative Assembly? Drop-in Q&A
Come discuss how to participate in Legislative Assembly, what to expect, and how to be as delegate for your PTA, including how to get feedback on initiatives and resolutions prior to the event. WSPTA’s annual advocacy event is an incredible weekend of advocacy, education, and networking including informative guest presenters, workshops, panels, trainings, and of…
Advocacy Roundtable: No on Initiatives 2109 and 2117
The WSPTA Board of Directors voted at its June meeting to oppose Initiatives 2109 and 2117, based on positions previously adopted by its members. Join us for a round table on October 8 from 7-8 pm to learn more about the initiatives and how they would negatively impact education funding. There will be opportunities to…
Washington State PTA Opposes Initiative 2109
Washington State PTA, founded in 1905, is the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association in the state with a longstanding history of support for the health, safety, well-being, and education of children and youth. Washington State PTA has been advocating to amply fund public education since at least 1982. Washinton State PTA opposes Initiative…
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FAQs on Opposing Initiatives 2109 and 2117
The WSPTA Board of Directors voted at its June meeting to oppose Initiatives 2109 and 2117, based on positions previously adopted by its members. Below are some FAQs to help PTA leaders and members understand the rules for taking positions on ballot measures and the member-adopted positions which served as the foundation for formally opposing…
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Notes from the Capitol: Here’s what WSPTA asked our U.S. representatives
WSPTA advocates Heather Gillette, Angela Steck, Nigar Suleman, and Danica Noble meet Senator Patty Murray’s aide Abby Laver. By Nigar Suleman, Federal Legislative Committee Note: This is part 2 of 2 blog posts covering WSPTA’s experience at the 2024 National PTA Legislative Conference. You can read part 1 here. On the morning of March 6,…
WSPTA Delegation Makes an Impact at the 2024 National PTA Legislative Conference
By Nigar Suleman, Federal Legislative Committee Note: This is part 1 of 2 blog posts covering WSPTA’s experience at the 2024 National PTA Legislative Conference. Washington State PTA was well represented at this year’s Legislative Conference (LegCon) and Hill Day hosted by National PTA in Washington D.C. from March 5 to March 7. Our delegation…
Ask WSPTA: Advocacy vs. Lobbying
What’s the difference between advocacy and lobbying? Advocacy is the act of speaking for, in support of, or to plead a cause on behalf of others. For example, PTAs advocate when they inform members or decision-makers on a topic of concern. Lobbying is attempting to influence a specific decision. For example, an activity is lobbying when it involves asking…
WSPTA Testifies: Parental Rights and Public Education
Advocacy in Action! WSPTA President Angela Steck shared comments on Initiative 2081, concerning parental rights relating to public school education, at the joint meeting of the House Education and Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education committees on Wednesday, February 28. Angela noted that WSPTA had a long history of supporting the health, safety, and welfare…
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2024 Legislative Session Recap
Join WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan for a review of the 2024 Legislative Session. Registration is required through the link below. Unable to attend? This session will be recorded and shared via the WSPTA Advocacy Page after the event.