You Can Make A Difference
There are many ways to get involved and help create a strong education system in Washington State. We hope you will join us in our ongoing efforts to support student success.
Parents
You are your child’s first and best teacher:
- Learn more about the state standards and expectations for your child’s learning.
- Talk to your child about their school day and classes. Ask them about what they want to do after high school and help them develop a plan to get there.
- Talk to your child’s teacher. Attend parent-teacher conferences, request progress reports and ask questions.
- Consistently stress to your child that a rigorous education matters.
Education Leaders
- Learn more about the strategies that have helped schools make the transition from struggling to high-performing.
- Contact the Partnership if you have a success story that we can share with other schools and districts.
- Share the Partnership’s resources with your students, families and community members.
- Work with the Partnership to host an education forum for your parents and community.
Teachers
- Use the Partnership’s tools and resources to continue to stay up-to-date on school improvement practices.
- Join our email newsletter list and send us your success stories so we can share them with others.
- Explore becoming a national board-certified teacher. Contact the Partnership to find out how.
- Share the Partnership’s “ready-to-use” fliers and materials with the parents in your community.
Business Leaders
Show that student achievement matters to your company:
- Sign up for the Partnership’s email newsletter and receive periodic updates on key education issues.
- Host a forum on education at your business or workplace. Contact the Partnership to schedule a speaker and help with marketing the event.
- Volunteer for speaking opportunities at your local chamber, service club or church.
- Attend a community briefing or education funders’ luncheon.
- Make a contribution to Partnership for Learning.
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