The Washington Supreme Court decision striking down the charter school initiative as unconstitutional because it sends public school funding directly to unaccountable private charter schools does not jeopardize our state’s…
Category: Gerry Pollet
Statement from Rep. Pollet on the Supreme Court ruling regarding charter schools
There is no escaping the reality that our state is failing to come close to fully funding public schools and providing each child in Washington with their constitutional rights to…
Will our children be better off from the 2015 Legislative Session?
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We just finished the longest legislative session in state history. Our schools will have significant new funding, teachers will get a small cost of living increase…
Washington Legislature Passes Bill Ending Use of Isolation and Restraint of Special Education Students
Washington Legislature Passes Bill Ending Use of Isolation and Restraint of Special Education Students 150 deaths nationwide per year from use of restraints on students OLYMPIA – The support of…
46th District Legislators Telephone Town Hall March 24, 2015
46th District Legislators Telephone Town Hall March 24, 2015 An opportunity for residents of NE and N Seattle, Kenmore and Lake Forest Park to ask their legislators questions and give…