Guest Post: Why Should Students Attend Legislative Assembly?
By Emily McKenzie, 5th grade student, Kokanee PTA 6.10.22 Why should students attend legislative assembly? Because even a 5th grader can make a contribution. Hello, I am Emily McKenzie and I attend Kokanee Elementary in Woodinville, Washington. When both my parents decided to attend the WSPTA Legislative Assembly on October 20 and 21, 2017, I…
2017 WSPTA Legislative Assembly Recap
Delegates from across the state gathered for inspiration, advocacy education, networking, and to consider the addition of new positions to the policy platform, as Washington State PTA held its 39th annual Legislative Assembly, October 20-21. Some highlights of the WSPTA Legislative Assembly included an insightful and detailed update on the 2017 legislative session from WSPTA…
Push For Action To Help Children in Washington
The advocacy work of Washington State PTA is directed by our member-approved resolutions , principles, and legislative platform. Legislative Platform The Washington State PTA legislative platform is a two-year platform to mirror the Washington state legislative cycle. On the even-numbered years, the new platform is voted on by members at the legislative assembly in the fall.…
Resolution Proposals Due
Any PTA member is encouraged to submit a resolution that addresses concerns that affect children on a state-wide level. Timing Submitter name and contact information, resolution topic and title due May 1 Complete submittal due June 1 Note: Submittal deadlines for resolution consideration at convention will be announced in the fall but typically occur in…
Legislative Issue Proposals Due
Any PTA member is encouraged to submit an issue that addresses concerns that affect children on a state-wide level. Timing Submitter name and contact information, issue title and short description due May 1 Complete issue submittal due June 1 Issue Submitters’ Requirements: Must be a current Washington State PTA member Submit a completed Legislative Issue…
PRESS RELEASE: State’s Largest Parents’ Association Applauds Inslee Education Budget
Tacoma, WA (December 15, 2016): After the release of Governor Jay Inslee’s education budget spending plan on Tuesday, Washington State PTA President Barbara Martin issued the following statement: “Governor Inslee’s investments in K-12 education to support a high-quality teacher in every classroom and a skilled principal in every school are a great step forward in…
Social Emotional Benchmarks Report
Washington State PTA has worked on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as a top legislative priority for several years*. During the 2015-17 biennium, SEL has been a top five priority. In June of 2015, the Legislature provided funding for a workgroup to develop Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks (SELB) for K-12 education based on the foundational work done in…
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