Tell Legislators: It's Time To Save Parent Education

Date: Friday, December 11, 2026

Location: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Capitol Campus, Olympia

Time: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

State legislators are meeting in Olympia in early December, before the 2027 session begins, to prepare for the session and discuss preliminary decisions. It is critical we are there to make sure they understand why Parent Education is important and needs to be saved.

In the session, lawmakers will be considering a budget that includes heavy cuts to address a projected $4-6 billion shortfall. However, the money for Parent Education has already been allocated to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and it costs the state nothing to require it be spent on Parent Education.

Additionally, parenting has been recognized as a vocation for 80 years - deserving of support and recognition like any other.

This is our best chance to make sure legislators go into the session understanding the importance, impact, and value of Parent Education.

On December 11th, join education workers and parents at the Vietnam Memorial on the Capitol campus in Olympia for a rally and opportunities to talk with legislators.

Website for more information: https://bit.ly/saveparenteducation

Registration is not required, but it is appreciated.

First Name:

Last Name:

Personal (non-work Email):

We will not send correspondence to work emails, so please make sure to provide your personal email address.

I Am A:

Parent

Faculty Member

Community Member

I work at/ My child goes to preschool at:

I want to carpool. Please put me in touch with other people from my preschool.

Yes

Do you require accommodations such as sign language interpretations? Please provide details here, if so.

Please let us know if you can provide items for the rally (e.g., bubbles, toys for children's play area, snack).

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