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

Public school educators go above and beyond for our students every day! Congratulations to Granger EA member Stephanie King, 2025 Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence recipient for her extraordinary work to turn her high school students into published authors. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pf65bk

WEA members, join President Larry Delaney and VP Janie White for a preview of the legislative session - what can educators expect from lawmakers, and what can we do to get our students the resources they need? Monday, 12/15 at 4:30pm, for members only. Register: wea.mobi/sessionpreview

Nearly 3,000 WEA members have registered with the student loan navigator program, receiving average student loan relief of $37,056 for a total of $104 million in loan forgiveness. Start your student debt relief journey - https://www.neamb.com/products/nea-student-debt-navigator

While every day is a good day to celebrate kindness, today is the official World Kindness Day. Check out these ideas on kindness-related activities for students: https://bit.ly/3BXyUFn

As news comes out that the Dept. of Ed. has been ordered dismantled and abolished, remember, we are WEA. We believe in our work as public-school educators. We will not back down. Every student deserves a high-quality education, in a safe and welcoming public school in every community in Washington.