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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We're sharing out this call to action from WSPTA to stop the Democratic majority in #waleg from making huge cuts to K-12 public schools. If legislators want us to trust that they'll use millionaire's tax revenue to fund K-12, they need to show us now that public education is a priority.

actionnetwork.org

Urgent: The State Has More Money; Yet Education Funding at Risk

Cuts impact WA’s most vulnerable students. ⚠️ Contact Budget Writers ASAP but no later than Thursday, March 5 Washington State PTA is deeply concerned and frustrated by the proposed operating bu...

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Hannah Krieg @hannahkrieg.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

WA could pay for all these edu programs they plan to cut and MORE if they just didn't repeal the 2025 estate tax expansion...

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

The WA Senate Dems' budget proposal includes at least a whopping $310 million in cuts to public education: ❌ $140M cut to transition to kindergarten ❌ $110M cut to Local Effort Assistance (meaning an immediate budget cut to school district operations) ❌ $60M cut to budget depreciation calculations

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

This is a good letter from WA State PTA about the proposed millionaire's tax, and we share their concerns. While we do support the current proposal -- an income tax has been in our legislative agenda for 10+ years -- it would be much stronger if much of its funding were dedicated to K-12 public ed.

wastatepta.org

A Letter to PTA Members: Our Position on the Proposed Millionaires Tax - WSPTA

From: Washington State PTA President and Advocacy Director Date: February 18, 2026 Dear PTA Members, If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve likely heard about SB 6346 and HB 2724 – commo...

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Do you agree with us, SPI @chrisreykdal.bsky.social, and the Seattle Times that #waleg should earmark much of the revenue a millionaire's tax to K-12 public education? If so, send the governor and your three legislators a message telling them to make it happen!

actionnetwork.org

Save public education in Washington State!

Tell Governor Ferguson and state legislators: At least 50% of the revenue from a millionaires tax must go to public education!

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Robert Cruickshank @robertcruickshank.com · 06/02/2026

This is very smart of @chrisreykdal.bsky.social. The initial millionaire's tax proposal earlier this week from Dems in #waleg won't fly with voters because it doesn't offer them anything big in exchange for voters doing something big (agreeing to an income tax). Reykdal's proposal is big.

washingtonstatestandard.com

Reykdal makes pitch for spending income tax collections on education • Washington State Standard

Reykdal is calling for over $1.6 billion of new annual spending for education and $1.4 billion in cuts to property taxes.

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

If #waleg is going to pass a millionaire's tax, they should commit to using a substantial amount of its revenues to help our public schools. Tell your legislators and @governorferguson.bsky.social to guarantee at least 50% of millionaire's tax revenues go to K-12 public education:

actionnetwork.org

Save public education in Washington State!

Tell Governor Ferguson and state legislators: At least 50% of the revenue from a millionaires tax must go to public education!

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

It is really not OK that House Dems in #waleg are slashing spending for public schools, especially when schools across the state face a budget crisis. Should we urge @governorferguson.bsky.social to veto the final budget if it includes the House's levels of K-12 spending and not the Senate's?

open.substack.com

House waters down Senate’s big spending proposal for basic education

More cash for special education and school materials and operating costs passed both chambers, but is a fraction of what the Senate aimed to spend

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Why are WA House Democrats so much more opposed to funding public education than the WA Senate Democrats? House Dems have spent the whole 2025 session pushing back hard against efforts to fund public education, constantly gutting K-12 spending bills sent to them by the Senate. More here:

wasa-oly.org

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Senate Dems’ wealth tax proposal, SB 5797, would fund a desperately needed $3 billion for our public schools. If @governorferguson.bsky.social doesn’t want to use a wealth tax, he needs to come up with another revenue source to provide that funding. Refusing to deliver the $3B is unacceptable.

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Since last week we've driven in more than 600 emails to @governorferguson.bsky.social's office, and many phone calls, urging him to add billions in much needed funds for our public schools by passing a wealth tax. We are truly horrified that he would consider vetoing it.

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

It's our holy grail: $4 billion more *per year* for K-12 public schools, paid for by new taxes on WA's richest residents. It's SB 5797, and we need your help to get it passed! Click here to email your three legislators and @governorferguson.bsky.social to urge them to pass SB 5797!

actionnetwork.org

Save public education in Washington State!

Our schools need $4 billion more per year, and SB 5797 will deliver it. Will you write to your legislators and Governor Ferguson to urge them to pass SB 5797?

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

State Senate Democrats' revenue proposal is *excellent*. It includes $4 billion per year for public schools, funded by a financial intangibles tax paid by about 4,300 wealthy individuals. We hope the House supports it - and that @governorferguson.bsky.social would sign it. #waleg

senatedemocrats.wa.gov

Senate Democrats Release 2025 Revenue Proposal - Sen. Noel Frame

Putting People First

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Public education in WA is in deep trouble, facing huge budget cuts (and that was before Trump and Musk got their chainsaw out). Tell @governorferguson.bsky.social to add billions more for our schools -- and to tax the rich to fund it!

actionnetwork.org

Save public education in Washington State!

School districts face major cuts and closures as our state continues to deliberately and knowingly underfund public education. Now is the time to tell Governor Ferguson to act!

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Coaltownkdl @coaltownkdl.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

There's a lot of (smart!) encouragement to pace ourselves and choose our advocacy priorities in the midst of fascism. For me, it's always been public education because it is *always* something to be *for.* Public education is a beacon for democracy and civil rights. Fund it accordingly!

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Washington’s Paramount Duty was proud to co-sponsor today’s Billion Dollar Bake Sale at the State Capitol! Hundreds of people showed up to demand “no more crumbs: fund our schools!”

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Excellent thread from Study Up Washington. The testimony is very powerful. From across the state, in districts large and small, urban and rural, east and west, the message is loud and it's clear: WA is badly underfunding our schools. Legislators must act now by providing ample funding!

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Excellent testimony from our board member Emily Carmichael!

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

We're proud to be part of the Billion Dollar Bake Sale. Join us on January 30 in Olympia to show the governor and the legislature that we need them to step up with billions of dollars for our students and our public schools! www.billiondollarbakesalewa.com

seattletimes.com

Parents launch lobbying effort to press for more money for schools

In a tongue-in-cheek campaign, parents are hosting bake sales to raise billions for public schools. The real goal is to highlight state funding shortfalls.

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Washington Education Association President Larry Delaney has strong words about Governor Inslee's budget that cuts education funding -- and we agree! We hope Bob Ferguson does better. www.facebook.com/WEAAdvocacy/...

Screenshot of a Facebook post from WEA Advocacy that has a big red square with white text over it that reads "FULLY FUND SCHOOLS NOW" and with a caption that reads:

"WEA President Larry Delaney responds to Gov. Inslee's budget proposal:

"Governor Inslee’s budget proposal misses the mark for our students and for our state’s future. Schools and colleges are already on a path of shortfalls and cuts and this budget fails to make the investments needed to fill the widening funding gaps. Students’ unmet needs are more urgent than ever and it takes significantly more resources to support their learning. We can’t keep kicking the can – we need bold leadership that prioritizes our students’ education and raises the revenue to meet students’ needs."

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Governor Jay Inslee's final budget proposal continues his neglect of our public schools. $1.3B for salaries and operations is a fraction of the $4B that's needed. And it comes with $347M in cuts, which is simply not defensible given the crisis facing schools. We hope and expect better from Ferguson.

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

After 12 years of Jay Inslee's neglect of public education, we hope Bob Ferguson will make education funding a priority. This interview is not promising. Schools need $4 billion more a year in funding. Voters did not give him a mandate to cut spending.

seattletimes.com

What Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson says about taxes, police and deportations

In his first extensive sit-down since winning the gubernatorial race, Ferguson said he’s scouring state government looking for ways to cut spending before considering taxes.

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Washington's Paramount Duty @paramountduty.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

What does Trump's victory mean for public education? Nothing good. And much that is bad: starting with the likelihood that WA's already severe failure to fund public schools will get much worse. Stay tuned though: we're about to share options for how you can fight back!

washingtonstatestandard.com

Trump won the presidency. What does that mean for education? • Washington State Standard

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency could set the stage for sweeping changes in U.S. education policy.

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