Take Action Today to Protect Children and Youth Online
Concerned about student safety online? Take action today to protect children and youth online! Consider sharing this quick and easy National PTA Action Alert out to your communities! On Wednesday August 5, 2026, the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 1748) (KOSA), advanced through the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. The measure, which has strong bipartisan support, is…
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Washington State PTA Opposes Initiative IL26-001
Washington State PTA (WSPTA), founded in 1905 as the Washington Congress of Mothers, is the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association in the state. For more than 120 years we have supported strong parent and family engagement in education and promoted environments in which families are valued as primary influences in their children’s lives…
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FAQs: WSPTA’s Opposition to Initiatives IL26-001 and IL26-638
Contents Part 1: Initiative IL26-001 1. What is IL26-001? 2. What would IL26-001 actually change? 3. Why is WSPTA opposing a measure about parental rights? 4. What would IL26-001 add to current law? 5. How would IL26-001 change parental rights that already exist? 6. What would IL26-001 remove from the parental rights law?…
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Washington State PTA Opposes Initiative IL26-638
Washington State PTA (WSPTA), founded in 1905, is the oldest and largest volunteer child-advocacy association in the state. Our more than 80,000 members advocate for the health, safety, and well-being of every child; for schools in which all students are safe and free to participate equitably; and for children’s access to scientifically rigorous, evidence-based health care (1). WSPTA opposes…
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Mission Focused Advocacy and Fundraising
By: Beth Cogan, WSPTA Region 6 Advocacy Chair, and the Region 6 Advocacy Team As the school year winds down, PTAs (local, council, state) are holding elections, approving next year’s budgets and setting the stage for a successful 2026-2027 school year. School districts around the state are experiencing shortfalls and school administrators have to make…
WSPTA Family and Community Engagement: Family Celebration Calendar – June 2026
The first Friday of each month is “WSPTA Family Celebrations Friday” where relationship and curiosity meet observances. WSPTA highlights student-focused celebrations and wants to know what you and your family observe. Download the June 2026 calendar by clicking on the graphic below! We want to hear about your family celebrations! Fill out the form below and your family story may…
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Set the Goal, Share the Vision: Why Summer Is the Time to Plan for Membership Success
By: Dianna Bailey, WSPTA Membership Director The summer months are the perfect time to relax, recharge—and strategically plan for the school year ahead. One key element of that planning? Setting your PTA membership goal. By deciding on your goal during the summer, you give yourself a strong head start—and a clear vision to share…
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Thank You to our PTAs for their Membership Efforts
By: Dianna Bailey, WSPTA Membership Director As we move toward the end of the school year, we want to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank all of our PTAs for the incredible work you’ve done to grow and strengthen membership so far. Your outreach, creativity, and commitment to building inclusive, connected school communities…
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WSPTA Family and Community Engagement: Family Celebration Calendar – May 2026
The first Friday of each month is “WSPTA Family Celebrations Friday” where relationship and curiosity meet observances. WSPTA highlights student-focused celebrations and wants to know what you and your family observe. Download the May 2026 calendar by clicking on the graphic below! We want to hear about your family celebrations! Fill out the form below and your family story may…
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Jumpstart Next Year: Offer an Early Bird PTA Membership Option
By: Dianna Bailey, WSPTA Membership Director As the school year winds down, it might seem like a natural time to hit pause, but it’s actually the perfect moment to set up your PTA for success in the year ahead. One great way to build early momentum is by offering an Early Bird Membership Option. This allows families, staff, and community members to…
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