The US Department of Education announced that Donella Wagner, Head Custodian at Raintree Elementary School in Baldwin, Louisiana, was recognized as the 2026 National Recognition for Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award honoree in January. Caption : Donella Wagner with U.S. Secretary of...
Feb. 10 School Levy, Bond & Transportation Election Highlights: 126 EP&O levies 116 passing/10 failing 92.06% pass rate 49 Capital Project levies 46 passing/3 failing 93.88% pass rate 13 bond issues 5 passing/8 failing 38.46%...
As lawmakers work through a tight budget year, several education bills could directly affect school districts, employees, and students. Here are some key proposals PSE is closely monitoring: School district accounting ( HB 2593 Rep. Rude/ SB 6326 Sen. Nobles; both bills are OSPI...
The Senate Ways & Means Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m. on the proposed Millionaires Tax ( SB 6346 ) — a critical revenue bill that would generate billions in sustainable funding for public education while helping fix Washington’s upside-down tax...
Several legislative measures that would affect school district budgets face an uncertain future as the Legislature enters the end of the third week of the 2026 session. Lawmakers must close an operating budget that is currently more than $2 billion in the red—a challenge that becomes even...
In November, I shared an update on the launch of the Starbucks Workers United unfair labor practice strike and the early wave of solidarity from workers, customers, and allies across the country. Since then, the strike has continued—and momentum has only grown. With baristas still holding the...
K-12 Bills = 87 Higher Education Bills = 51 Total Bills = 107 (some bills are listed as both K-12 & Higher Education) The 2026 Legislative Session includes several high-priority bills focused on stabilizing education funding during a difficult budget year. Key proposals...
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Gov. Bob Ferguson’s first budget proposal includes small but concerning cuts to K–12 education, while asking regional public universities to absorb another round of reductions. The Governor’s staff has described the K–12 approach as “sustaining” current funding—neither growing nor shrinking...
UPDATE from Protect America’s workforce post from 12/3/25 On Dec. 11, after months of advocacy, working people forced the hand of the Speaker of the House and passed the Protect America's Workforce Act in the House of Representatives by a vote of 232-194, with 20 Republicans joining...
If you’re a school worker or higher-education employee looking ahead to retirement in 2026, the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) program has released updated tools to help you understand your retiree health-insurance options and prepare with confidence. School employees planning for...
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