Together in the labor movement we advocated for the Working Families Tax Credit, a WA program that helps balance our unfair tax code by returning up to $1,330 to qualified taxpayers. Apply any time: https://workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov/

Mt. Adams EA member Luis Horn helps students learn new skills & build confidence through White Swan HS's multimedia club. "It gives them an opportunity to really think critically about the things that are happening in their community or in their school," Horn said. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uWBtPd

When Skyridge Middle School's library flooded, Camas EA member Sarah Logan stepped up to find grants to rebuild the collection. “But rather than simply replacing what was lost, Sarah used the setback as an opportunity to build something better.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4bxCs0E

Teaching is a passion. Public school educators share our inspiration every day to engage with and motivate our students. “He prioritizes supporting his students over everything,” [a student] said about Spokane EA member Tim Blaydon. Read more - https://bit.ly/4sminQy

Join us on Thursday, March 19 at 4:00 PM for a virtual educator-focused training on how to help students access college financial aid. This session is hosted by the WEA in partnership with the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). Register: https://wea.mobi/financialaidbasics

Join us on Thursday, March 19 at 4:00 PM for a virtual educator-focused training on how to help students access college financial aid. This session is hosted by the WEA in partnership with the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). Register: https://wea.mobi/financialaidbasics

Public school educators go above & beyond so that our students have the skills they need to succeed. Selah EA members Dominic DeClaire & Kasey Benjamin worked with a local credit union to bring a branch into the high school so students could learn financial skills. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sqmieQ

Public school educators encourage our students to strive to reach their full potential. In Everett, that has resulted in more students taking college-level AP classes: https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/04/everett-public-schools-sees-more-students-taking-ap-classes/

Former Kennewick EA member Phillip Simpson's dedication to his students and community have had lasting impacts and he was recognized for it recently with induction into the Washington Music Educators Association's Hall of Fame. Read more at https://bit.ly/3MW6Fgi

Public school educators are dedicated to our students' success. Jessica Chapman (Naches Valley EA) teaches the Amazing Shake, a curriculum designed to help students develop practical skills and etiquette through communication, professionalism and problem-solving. Read more - https://bit.ly/4qMaz9c

Washington's higher ed system cannot handle any more cuts - it's time to fund our future. Read more: https://www.bellinghamherald.com/opinion/article314733519.html

Seattle EA member Helen Zhou has built a program for Lunar New Year that helps students feel engaged and included. Read more: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/education/sps-lunar-new-year/

Public school educators go above and beyond to set our students up for success. Sedro-Woolley EA member Logan McKay helps students use the construction skills they've learned in competitions. Read more: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/high-schoolers-construct-compete-and-get-career-ready/

Educators' passion and dedication helps kids engage & succeed. Highland EA member John Straehle's joy for music has led to 10x more students in the band and choir programs. Let's congratulate him on his induction into the Washington Music Educators Association Hall of Fame! https://bit.ly/4qUulQR

As Seahawks fans, we're joining AFT Massachusetts in a friendly competition before the Super Bowl-- trying to raise more money than Patriots fans for school communities in MN! Join now by donating to Minneapolis families: https://givebutter.com/pKdLrw AFT-MA is donating to families in St Paul.

Public school educators go above and beyond for our students and communities every day. Vancouver EA member Toree Hiebert developed a program and found funding to get students more engaged and to add more tree cover to their campus. Read more: https://bit.ly/49XqA5J

Congratulations to Dr. Rama Devagupta (Kennewick EA) on her appointment to the Professional Educator Standards Board. PESB is responsible for policy & oversight of educator preparation, certification, assignment, and development. Read more: https://www.pesb.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/about-pesb/

WEA members are committed to the safety and well-being of our students, their families, and the communities they call home. Schools and communities must be places of learning and belonging, safe for all. The presence of ICE in our communities undermines this mission. https://bit.ly/3LYCKDA

TOMORROW: Join educators from across the nation as we call for schools to be restored as protected spaces. #ICEOutSchools

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was best known for his activism in the civil rights movement, but he saw that struggle as inextricably linked to workers' rights. He asked, “What good does it do to be able to eat at a lunch counter if you can’t buy a hamburger?” Learn more: https://bit.ly/43NH66o

Calling all WEA members who teach K-12 mathematics, financial education, social studies or science. Please review and respond to OSPI’s proposed learning standards. Learn more at wea.mobi/standards26.

Jan. 12 is the first day of the new session of the Washington Legislature. Regular session is scheduled to end March 12. Stay up to date on this year’s session and find ways to take action together with your union siblings at: https://bit.ly/3XnERTA

WEA members' hard work and dedication drives student success and builds bright futures. Congrats to Pasco AE members - Ruth Livingston Elementary has been named a 2025 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished School! Read more: https://bit.ly/4jrfCKe

Public school educators strive to make sure every student gets a great education. Educators Debbie Wilcox (Ferndale EA), Mary Elliott & Heidi Brislin (Edmonds EA) bring Arts for All: https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/jan/05/assistive-technology-makes-art-accessible-to-all-at-cascadia-elementary/

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Art for All program started in the Ferndale School District in 2024

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Port Angeles EA member Eric Pickens is a leader in his classroom, in our union, and in his community. Read more about Eric in this great feature: https://www.sequimgazette.com/news/faces-of-sequim-eric-pickens/

Educators are celebrating! Congress passed the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act to restore much-needed funding for schools near federal forest land. But in some rural communities—including many in WA—the damage from the funding lapse was already done. Read more: https://bit.ly/492ne11

Woodland EA member and nationally-recognized civics teacher Sheri Conditt was just appointed by Gov. Ferguson to the Washington State Board of Education! We're thrilled to have another educator voice on the board to shape policies that support our students' growth and learning.

Public school educators go above and beyond for our students - and sometimes literrally *above*! McCleary EA member Patrice Erickson partnered with educational assistant Chris Hamilton to secure a grant for teaching students how to fly drones. So cool! https://bit.ly/4rQO84x

Public college faculty & staff help every Washingtonian access a great education. Beheshta's Clark College journey is just one of many! Investment in higher ed is building bright futures, strong communities, and a well-prepared workforce. https://bit.ly/4iytz8E

Public school educators strive every day to find innovative ways to help students learn. Spokane EA member Tiffiny Santos partnered with Mobius Discovery Center to give her 3rd students the opportunity to dissect squid, just one of her many efforts to make learning fun. https://bit.ly/3Mgl7yT