A major goal of the Association is to preserve our profession. There are two ways that this can be attained. First, we strive to be effective educators and second, we fight for the working conditions that can make it all happen.

You may be wondering how this relates to political action. Candidates who are pro-public education are looking out for the best interest of our students and their teachers. To not support one of these candidates is to turn our backs on our own profession and our students.

WEA Political Action Committee (WEA-PAC)

The governor, legislators, school board and a host of other elected public officials make policy decisions about compensation, school funding, accountability, testing, certification and countless other school issues, all vital to the health and survival of public education in our state.

WEA-PAC is education's collective voice in our state for better public schools, and the political action arm of your Association. More info ...

State Legislation

WEA 2010 Legislative Goals
Areas of focus for 2010: Compensation and educational funding + School improvement and reform.

Olympia Updates
Latest information about legislative issues affecting Washington public schools and education employees.

WEA 2009 End of Session Report (pdf file)
Summary of the action and inaction taken in the 2009 session of the Washington State legislature.

KEA Supports KSD Levy Passage

Latest election results from King County Elections.

Saturday, February 6, the Kent Education Association hosted a Rally to Support the Kent School District Levy. It was held at Mill Creek Middle School, 620 North Central Avenue, in Kent from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community leaders spoke in support of the levy. Bella Voce Choir of the Rainier Youth Chorus and KEA member and recording artist Darren Motamedy performed.

Check out the Kent Reporter coverage of the event.

Photos taken at the event appear below: