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BREAKING: @GovInslee issues Proclamation to ensure continued delivery of school services by bus drivers and prevent dismantling of #school transportation infrastructure governor.wa.gov/news-media/ins… #WAEdu

"It doesn't make you a man to pick on trans and gay kids. It just makes you an asshole." @SenFettermanPA reacts to the Trump campaign's attacks against transgender Americans.

This is how dictators destroy free nations. They threaten those who speak against them with death. We cannot entrust our country and our freedom to a petty, vindictive, cruel, unstable man who wants to be a tyrant. #Womenwillnotbesilenced #VoteKamala

Most WA voters think schools need $3 Billion funding boost, statewide poll finds seattletimes.com/seattle-news/e… via @seattletimes

@wsdot_tacoma Can u please clarify whether SB I-5 lane closures in Fife will be in effect evening of 10/10? Email sent this morning is different from website info. Will be driving home from Seahawks game

✔️84% of statewide tax revenue raised from wealthy households in King County fund child care, early learning + school construction. Learn more in our fact sheet on analysis of who pays the capital gains tax by counties: budgetandpolicy.org/resources-tool… #NoOn2109 #WaElex

Special education, student mental and behavioral health, and classified staff are among the priorities in OSPI's just-released legislative budget requests. #WAedu ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-funding…

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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs urges Washington’s voters to be wary of dubious election information, including deepfakes and other misinformation, that have already been spotted during the 2024 elections cycle. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/3yu4cCu

Today the Senate Appropriations Cmte takes up its FY 25 Labor-HHS-Education bill, which increases Education Dept funding by $1 billion (1.2%) and has big childcare & Head Start increases. CEF will tweet about education amendments. Bill summary at appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/…

Washingtonians want a fair tax code. We want communities that have the resources we need to thrive. But Initiative 2109, if passed, would give a tax cut to the rich at the expense of the rest of Washington. It's a step in the wrong direction. #No2109 #WaElex

Our tests revealed relatively high levels of harmful chemicals in store-bought Lunchables and similar lunch kits. Our kids deserve better! Sign @CRAdvocacy petition urging the @USDA to remove these types of lunch kits from the school lunch program. action.consumerreports.org/sm-20240409-us…

Happy “OKC Thunder still haven’t won a championship and won’t this year either” day to all who celebrate.

✊ The rights of Education Support Personnel must be respected! - @daveswords, Education International's General Secretary #ESPDay #ProudToBe #FundESP

Chicago Public Schools Support Staff Reach Historic Contract Agreement on May Day seiu73.org/2024/05/chicag…

Voters deserve a choice that aligns with their priorities, not the extremes of either party. I'm running for governor to cut housing costs, make neighborhoods safer, keep illegal drugs illegal, and provide a new direction that doesn't involve taxing our way out of every problem. Watch my first ad here: youtube.com/watch?v=ExkPb0…

Congratulations to Mario Diaz Albarran, head custodian at at @LSLions18, as the 2024 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) honoree! Learn more about the RISE Award, which spotlights school employees’ outstanding contributions to quality education: ed.gov/news/press-rel…

Happy #SchoolBusDriversDay to all the skilled & caring school bus drivers who safely shuttle students to and from school, field trips, & afterschool activities. So when you pick up and drop off at the bus stop today, remember: Thank your school bus driver!

When we organize, we win! Working Tennesseans who care about our public schools came together from across the state to fight the voucher scam & corporate interest. This victory is for all of us & shows that when we come together, we can change what's possible. Here's a recap⤵️

ACTION ALERT: our paraeducator siblings in Port Angeles are on strike, fighting for a fair contract — and they need our support. Hit the link to tell the school board to invest in paras and the students and families they serve! @washingtonea #1u secure.ngpvan.com/f4m2pHZwt0iOAY…