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Join us for this free webinar, on Thursday, November 5 at 12:30 pm, where Native American students from River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools (ntps.org) will share their experiences navigating school, culture, identity, and opportunity. esd113.org bit.ly/wa_native_st... #WAedu
November 3, 2026 at 1:24 AM
educationvoters.org
Join us for this free webinar, on Thursday, November 5 at 12:30 pm, where Native American students from River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools (ntps.org) will share their experiences navigating school, culture, identity, and opportunity. esd113.org bit.ly/wa_native_st... #WAedu
October 30, 2026 at 11:06 PM
educationvoters.org
Washington must build a statewide [AI] baseline that ensures each student becomes AI-literate while still giving teachers power to decide how AI fits their class. buff.ly/YVd1ZwF mercerislandscools.org seattleschools.org lwsd.org ospi.k12.wa.gov #WAedu seattletimes.com
WA school AI policies are stuck in the 2010s, not prepping us for tomorrow | Op-Ed
The pullback on AI use in some school districts means Washington’s schools are preparing us for the job market of the 2010s instead of the present.
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October 27, 2026 at 11:50 PM
educationvoters.org
Washington youth need us to protect and sustain investments in programs that are successfully closing equity gaps and helping them graduate. Their futures, and Washington’s, depend on it. buff.ly/MudRCtP seattletimes.com treehouseforkids.org stand.org/washington #WAedu
Keep these programs that are proven to help WA students succeed | Op-Ed
As they wrestle to close the budget deficit, we urge Gov. Ferguson and lawmakers to keep funds for the Ninth Grade Success Initiative and Graduation Success.
buff.ly
October 29, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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“This partnership will ensure that educators and students throughout our region will have access to materials that will support and accentuate learning,” said Darren Nelson, the esd101.net assistant superintendent of student learning and support systems. buff.ly/gW9HNrL spokesman.com #WAedu
Spokesman-Review partners with District 101 to provide students with free access to the digital newspaper
More than 104,000 Eastern Washington students will be able to start their day by reading the news.
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September 5, 2026 at 12:06 AM
tumbleweird.bsky.social
Is your teen stuck in a high school that doesn’t work for them?

by Elizabeth Hales

Narrated by @shaestrongvo.bsky.social

tumbleweird.org/is-your-teen-stuck/

#TriCitiesWA #WAedu #PublicEducation #HighSchoolOptions #SchoolChoice #TriTech #DeltaHighSchool #RunningStart #AlternativeEducation
Is your teen stuck in a high school that doesn’t work for them? Now’s the time to fix that!
“Every student has the opportunity to find a place where they will fit in and find their niche.”
tumbleweird.org
August 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM
robb1blu3.bsky.social
BBC Cymru Fyw - Dynes yn ddieuog o berchen ar gi XL Bully a laddodd tad ei chymar
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Dynes yn ddieuog o berchen ar gi XL Bully a laddodd tad ei chymar
Llys yn cael dynes, 33, o Wrecsam yn ddieuog o berchen ar gi XL Bully a frathodd tad ei chymar gan achosi iddo waedu i farwolaeth.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
tumbleweird.bsky.social
Local bonds and levies are essential to sustain schools

tumbleweird.org/local-bonds-and-levies/

By Miles Thomas

#SchoolLevy #tricitieswa #WAedu #EducationFunding #FactCheck #SupportOurStudents
Local bonds and levies are essential to sustain schools
”Voting YES for school levies doesn’t mean you’re paying higher rates; it means you’re continuing to fund basic education.”
tumbleweird.org
February 2, 2026 at 5:42 PM
nshrubs.bsky.social
ACLU of Washington sues Trump administration over efforts to eliminate Head Start #waleg #waedu
www.king5.com/article/news...
ACLU of Washington sues Trump administration over efforts to eliminate Head Start
The ACLU is suing the Trump administration over plans to eliminate Head Start services nationwide.
www.king5.com
April 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
nshrubs.bsky.social
Our Head Start program cannot access their funding. The rotten mango POS & his drug-addled Nazi have shut off the money to Head Start in Washington State. #waleg #waedu
February 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
nshrubs.bsky.social
Any school district that has bonds on the ballot this month is about to get royally fucked over due to the tRump tariffs. All construction supplies will cost 25% more, labor will be harder to find, & construction plans are going to have to be revamped & scaled back. #waleg #waedu
February 3, 2025 at 12:22 AM
nshrubs.bsky.social
34 math tests times 11 minutes per test = 6.24 hours of grading THAT I DON'T GET PAID FOR.
If I only had 21 kids it would be 3.85 hrs of grading. #waleg #waedu
January 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
nshrubs.bsky.social
None of our finalist schools are specialty arts schools, charter schools, or private groups. They are just plain old underfunded comprehensive public high schools with kick-ass directors & kids who work their asses off. #waleg #waedu
January 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
nshrubs.bsky.social
Guess which state has 4 - YES, FOUR! - public high school jazz bands competing in the Essentially Ellington competition this year. Yep - it's Washington! Bothell, Mountlake Terrace, Roosevelt & Garfield high schools are all finalists!!! #waleg #waedu
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Essentially Ellington
A free program for high school jazz bands, Essentially Ellington aims to elevate musicianship, broaden perspectives and inspire performance.
jazz.org
January 22, 2025 at 1:14 AM
summerstinson.bsky.social
Thank you to Oliver, Megan & her kids for advocating at the Capitol to tax the uber wealthy to amply fund WA’s schools! 🍎 Thank you to @banglang.bsky.social, @organizewithshaun.bsky.social & Rep. Alvarado for meeting with them #waleg #fundwaschools #waedu #wealthtax @paramountduty.bsky.social
Pic of public school funding advocates at the WA Capitol for Wealth Tax Wednesday Megan and her kids meeting with Rep. Thai! Megan and her kids meeting with Rep. Scott and his LA, Kalia! Rep. Thai, Megan, and her child talking about public school funding.
January 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
summerstinson.bsky.social
Blast from the past. My kiddo advocating in 2015 for amply funded schools, paying teachers well, and a longer lunch. As relevant today as it ever was. (You don’t have to be on FB/meta) to watch.

#waedu #waleg

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“They earn, I learn.” Listen to this awesome kid's opinions—on the #Seattle teacher strike. >> kiro.tv/SeattleStrike Thanks for the #sweet and wise...
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January 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
summerstinson.bsky.social
Excellent work, Treasure Mackley & Stephan Blanford!WA voters strongly support asking the wealthy to pay more and education—early learning, public schools, trade programs, and higher ed—all need more funding and support!
#waedu #waleg @investwanow.bsky.social

www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comm...
Comment: Lawmakers, wealthy should consider I-2109’s rejection | HeraldNet.com
The vote against repeal of the capital gains tax proves public support for a fairer state tax code,
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November 23, 2024 at 11:29 PM
summerstinson.bsky.social
Thank you to Seattle Public Schools Special Education Dept and psychologist for a very informative, helpful, and to the point meeting early this morning. 💜

Reminder that so many wonderful workers in addition to teachers make our public schools and kiddos strong. #waedu
November 13, 2024 at 7:01 PM
summerstinson.bsky.social
Some others in #waleg that served on school boards so understand how the state funding deficit and model affects schools are: Rep My-Linh Thai, Rep. Lisa Callan, Sen Claire Wilson, Sen T’wina Nobles. If I’m missing any please respond! #waleg #waedu
November 11, 2024 at 9:38 PM
summerstinson.bsky.social
Washington MUST develop and vote in new progressive revenue in the 2025 legislative session. Public schools were already underfunded, especially special education and transportation. And with Trump likely slashing funding, the situation is dire. #waleg #waedu
November 11, 2024 at 9:20 PM
summerstinson.bsky.social
There are many wonderful reasons that public education is a bedrock of democracy. The Trump admin wants to crush public schools and the array of programs for dual language learners, special education, and services for homeless children. Washington must step up NOW #waleg #waedu
November 11, 2024 at 9:18 PM
summerstinson.bsky.social
At the North Seattle College Work Source Office, there is a plaque to Rep Frank Chopp honoring all his deep support of these necessary programs. #waleg needs to amply fund #waedu and all these other important programs so that all Washintonians can thrive
November 11, 2024 at 9:14 PM
summerstinson.bsky.social
Think homelessness is an issue now???? Just wait and see what happens is the fed govt cuts special education, vocational rehabilitation services, and Social Security. Disabled people and there families will be left fully adrift. #waleg must step in and step up on #waedu
November 11, 2024 at 9:03 PM
summerstinson.bsky.social
I voted for WA’s Governor Elect Bob Ferguson. I believe he needs pressure from parents, teachers, and public school advocates to be great. He said WA must “adequately” fund #waedu even though as AG, he knows the constitutional commitment is to “ample.” He’s also squishy on revenue, like wealth tax.
November 11, 2024 at 8:53 PM
summerstinson.bsky.social
Washington has what’s called the “Paramount Duty” clause which means that WA’s constitution commits that the State will amply fund public schools. But #waleg isn’t even adequately funding #waedu right now. Special education funding is woefully inadequate and has a cap on identified students.
November 11, 2024 at 8:49 PM