Despite the commitment of caring citizens across the state, education funding has been on the decline for two decades - and it's left our schools behind in the areas that hurt students most. Washington's numbers are simply shocking:

  • 46th in the nation in class size
  • 42nd in the nation in spending per student
  • $2 billion less for schools this year because of the decline in state funding
  • $548 less spent per student than in 1992
  • Dead last in teacher compensation among the five West Coast states

Now, imagine if we could put these bad numbers behind us.

Taking the lead begins with your stories and fresh ideas

This year, we've launched a new campaign for a more dependable way to adequately fund our public schools. It's called Take the lead - finding a solution to put our schools back on top and keep them there. To build momentum for change, we must first build awareness of the funding crisis' real impact. We're reaching out to people all across the state, gathering stories that explain how the quality of funding affects our children's future, as well as ideas that will help restore our state's commitment to great public schools.

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