There’s a life and death policy battle coming and I need everyone to retweet this and prepare. Washington state’s upside down tax code exacerbates every major issue we have in our region, whether that’s our housing crisis, homelessness, racial disparities, or climate change. 1/

Everyone deserves economic justice, regardless of race or place. Today we join LCLAA in recognizing #LatinaEqualPay Day—the day when the average pay of Latina women finally catches up to that of white, non-Hispanic men from the previous year. It is past time for true equal pay!

For those keeping track at home, John Deere has now: - Refused to settle a fair contract - Announced they're cutting healthcare for 10,000 strikers and families - Withheld untold $$$ of back wages for strikers - Gotten a bogus injunction against workers' right to picket

Too young for the COVID-19 vaccine - What parents need to know. Waiting for your younger children's turn to get the COVID vaccine may feel discouraging. But there are reasons to be hopeful. spr.ly/6013Jur6d

"This pandemic has been hard on us. Through every twist and turn, teachers have been at the center of the storm," writes Steven Singer. We feel this. washingtonpost.com/education/2021…

Well we’re in a global deadly pandemic and everyone knows there’s a mental health crisis…but we only have one more counselor to add to the poster. It’s past time for more full time certificated counselors.

Together let’s make this happen. (Also- be sure to vote before Nov 2…these values are on the ballot)

Powerful and student-centric interview of why we need a sustainable plan for staffing our schools. Come join us as substitute or in a permanent position!

If you haven't gotten your ballot yet...something's up!🚨 Check VoteWA.gov to print a new ballot from home or register for the first time. And if you're a new voter without a WA driver's license, you've gotta put that paper form in the mail TODAY! #VoteWA #VoteReady

Education support professionals, like all educators, know the value of learning. That’s why we are coming together to fight for a future where no one has to struggle to pay for higher education. Learn how to #CancelStudentDebt in our upcoming webinar 👇🏾bit.ly/ESPStudentDebt

Boosters are now approved for all three available #COVID19 vaccines, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. CDC recommends certain eligible people receive a COVID-19 booster dose. For more info, go to: bit.ly/CDC-VaxBoosters #COVIDVaccination #BoosterVaccine #PublicHealth

All students deserve educators who respect their identities & lessons that respect their cultures. True learning only takes place when we feel safe, affirmed & celebrated—not demeaned or diminished. Together we must ensure school is a space for all students to grow & thrive.

For Federal Way school board, educators interviewed and are excited to endorse: ✅Tiffany LaFontaine (pos. 1) and ✅Trudy Davis (pos. 4) Get your ballots in by November 2nd!

Thank you to all Veterans in our schools and community who have served, and those who continue to serve.

Thank you to our community for continuing to support our students through the levy measures #YesForStudents

All are invited to this fun event to make art supporting public education with the help of professional artists. You don't need to have any artistic talent, there are plenty of roles for everybody -- plus free food! #1u #Washingtone thestand.org/2022/04/wea-ho…

NEW: What’s the end-game of Critical Race Theory fear-mongering? The complete privatization of public schools. Right-wing groups are stoking racist fears to make a profit. We spoke with a former Koch-network lobbyist & a current teacher to investigate the war on public schools.

#NCUEA VP Shannon Rassmussen participates in the South King Community Art Build for Public Ed with member affiliates SeattleEdAssoc Highline Education Association 2021 Federal Way EA NEA Shannon Rasmussen

No parent should have to worry their child won’t come home from school today. This morning, I sent a letter to Congress demanding immediate action to end the relentless gun violence in our schools. Join me & tell them: Do your jobs! Protect our students. nea.org/advocating-for…

There really aren’t any words anymore. We’re not okay. This is all too much. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔