A public school teacher's perspective on SB 5462 *Guest post written by Washington public middle school teacher on CLW's Legislative Action Team Here we are. Column Number Three. I started writing this before Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5462 into law...
*Guest post by CLW Member and Washington Public School Teacher I want to start out this column by first saying that I am supportive of good teachers. I acknowledge all the awesome teachers in WA and around the country who are doing their best to try and give students...
Do you know that the State Board of Education in Washington state thinks that performance-based pathways or competency-based education, also known as Mastery Based Learning (MBE), is a good option for YOUR child?
*By Jeannie Magdua, Legislative Action Team Lead The Democrats in the Washington state legislature are relentless in their pursuit of your money to fill the insatiable coffers of our public education system. Two bills regarding levies are set for a hearing on...
A response to SB 5956: "An act relating to enrichment levies." By Jeff Heckathorn, School Data Project After the McCleary 1.0 Decision, taxpayers were told that local school district levies would be eliminated - The Levy Swap, remember? Then taxpayers were told that...
*Washington’s SB 5626 is one of the worst carry-over bills from 2023 that we are watching closely moving into 2024. We already know expanding upon “Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship” is a priority for the legislature in 2024 as they have already had work sessions to start moving forward. This article is written by one of our Legislative Action Team members who is currently teaching in WA public schools. Please share and please engage in making your voice heard!
*By Julie Barrett, Founder, Conservative Ladies of Washington In 2019, the Washington State Legislature passed a bill mandating Ethnic Studies to be taught in public schools. Ethnic Studies is a "prettier" name for Critical Race Theory (CRT) and is a primary method...
With Washington students heading back to school in the days and weeks ahead, it’s important for parents to know and understand what is happening at schools and what resources will be provided to your student, with or without your knowledge or consent.
Almost all school districts, with measures on the Feb 2023 ballot across the state, are failing to practice what they are supposed to be preaching and teaching.
“The legislature recognizes that parents are the best protectors of their children and have the natural right and duty to care for them.
The legislature acknowledges that the United States supreme court has repeatedly recognized and protected the rights of parents and guardians and stressed the importance of family.”
