Education Cuts in Washington State Budget
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Jay Inslee was forced to cut $445 million to the state supplemental operating budget last week by making line-item vetoes to 147 programs. […]
Apply Today for CARES Act Benefits
Yesterday evening, Governor Jay Inslee announced an extension to the Stay Home – Stay Healthy Order, mandating the practice of social distancing in Washington State to continue through May 4. […]
Advocating for COVID-19 Impact Response
The 2020 Legislative session started with a palpable sense of hope — lawmakers met in January with hundreds of millions of dollars to allocate and a desire to help families and […]
Legislature Adjourns as COVID-19 Dominates
The 2020 legislative session was as unprecedented a session, with as uncertain an ending, as anyone can remember. Lawmakers are usually exhausted after the unforgiving pace of a 60-day, short […]
Support WA LASER Budget Proviso Request
Please join teachers, superintendents and other education professionals from across the state in supporting the Washington State LASER budget proviso request. This session, LASER is advocating for a modest increase in funding […]
Testimony: Using Data to Improve CTE Opportunities
Washington State has one of the most open legislatures in the country. There are plenty of opportunities for an advocate to testify before Senate and House committees even if they […]
Highlights From Graduate Tacoma Advocacy Day 2020
Over 25 Graduate Tacoma representatives spent the day in Olympia last week meeting with members of the Pierce County Delegation and state agencies. This was our first-ever advocacy day and the […]
Investments in Early Learning Promote Stronger Families and Economy
Two early learning bills introduced to legislators this week propose making early child care and education more affordable and accessible for Washington state families: the Fair Start for Kids Act […]
White Paper: Lasting Investments in Early Learning
It’s time to make lasting investments in quality early learning opportunities for more Washington children. Long-term, sustainable financing of high-quality, community-based child-care and preschool opportunities will help ensure that success for […]
White Paper: Special Education Matters
We must fulfill our duty to meet the needs of students receiving special education services. A new funding model for special education services will allow the state to meet its obligation to […]
