Strategies to Support Washington Students in the Upcoming State Legislative Session

Upcoming LEVinar: Bridging the STEM Gap: How Science on Wheels Drives Hands-on Science Learning Across Washington

Join us for a free webinar tomorrow - December 11 at 12:30 pm for an inspiring look at Science on Wheels, Pacific Science Center’s flagship outreach program and Washington’s largest provider of outreach science education. Since 1974, Science on Wheels has brought interactive, standards-based STEM programming to youth across Washington. This past year, Science on Wheels served over 116,000 learners across 48 legislative districts — 87% of these programs provided at little to no cost in low-income schools and community centers.

In this webinar, we’ll explore how Science on Wheels is making hands-on science learning accessible, fun, and engaging. Hear from educators who will share how their classrooms benefited from the program, with students actively engaged in scientific practices like experimentation, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning.

League of Education Voters 2026 Legislative Platform

The budget deficits Washington state is facing, in addition to the uncertainty of federal funding in the coming years, could devastate many programs and services critical to the well-being of our students. 

In this legislative session, we must prioritize their needs by ensuring equitable access to essential school supports, such as mental health resources, special education services, and postsecondary opportunities. Students of color, students with disabilities, students gaining English proficiency, students experiencing homelessness, and others historically marginalized by school systems face the greatest risks and bear the deepest burdens of inequities caused by funding shortfalls.

Read our 2026 Legislative Platform.

Upcoming LEVinar: FutureReady - Modernizing Washington’s High School Diploma for a Changing World

Is Washington’s high school diploma preparing students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world?

Throughout 2025, the Washington State Board of Education has been exploring this question through FutureReady, a statewide effort to modernize high school graduation requirements.

In our free webinar on Thursday, December 18 at 12:30 pm, members of the State Board and FutureReady partners will share what they’ve learned so far from students, families, educators, and community organizations across Washington. Together, they will cover:

• How FutureReady is identifying the academic knowledge and real-world skills students need to succeed in today’s world.
• Where Washington’s current graduation framework falls short in meeting students’ needs, and how it can be made easier to navigate and more meaningful for every student.
• The work ahead as the Board develops its proposal for the legislature’s 2027 session.
• How the public can engage in the process and provide input.