Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
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
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
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
💻 Click Once. Stay Forever. Input: A desire to make things better for all studentsOutput: Stronger systems, empowered communities, and a whole lot of “Wait … I didn’t know I could do that!” 🪞 Step 0: Show Up As You Are Continue reading Welcome to Advocacy.exe
🏛️ How Washington State Proposes to Fund the Future—And How You Can Stay Involved As the 2025–27 budget takes shape, both the Washington State House and Senate have released their proposed operating budgets—and while they share some common ground, their Continue reading Budget Breakdown & Legislative Countdown — 11 Days Left in Session!
On March 24, 2025, the 1st Legislative District telephone town hall drew an extraordinary 1,800 participants—a powerful testament to how deeply our community cares about public education and the future of Washington state. Highlights From the House & Senate Exploring Continue reading 1st Legislative District Town Hall Recap: A Bold Stand for Education
On March 24, 2025, LWPTSA Council, in partnership with Lindsey Yocum (LWSD School Board Director) and Amy Falcone (Kirkland City Councilmember), hosted an impactful Advocacy Skills in the Education System session focused on how families can advocate within the education Continue reading LWPTSA Advocacy Skills in Education System: ‘LWSD 101’ Session Recap