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This year, more than 3,500 local races in Washington state will determine who leads our school boards, our towns and more. We know that many of these races are decided by just a few votes, making it even more important for educators to vote and get involved in the elections.

Our students are facing even more hurdles to learning during a global pandemic. We must ensure the health and safety of students, families, and staff while equitably meeting the educational needs of all Washington students. Closing opportunity gaps requires additional investment and legislative support. WEA is committed to bringing educators’ on-the-ground experience and expertise into every decision legislators make concerning our schools. Students, families, and communities need consolidated state support systems including employment, nutrition, and housing supports. WEA supports the addition of resources and investments that will support Washington families and communities. This is not the time for austerity. 

The state Supreme Court ruled in June 2018 that the state is finally in compliance with the court's 2012 McCleary decision. Because of McCleary, state funding for K-12 basic education has increased by billions of dollars, including billions for competitive and professional educator compensation. In 2016-18, WEA members in school districts across the state negotiated historic pay increases for both certificated and classified education support professionals.

WEA-PAC is the Washington Education Association political action committee. Our mission is to recommend and elect pro-public education, pro-labor candidates to office.