Education Advocate Program

On November 18, education leaders and legislators from across Southwest Washington gathered at the annual ESD 112 Legislative Forum to discuss sustainable solutions for K-12 public education funding. The conversation focused on the shared challenge of providing high-quality education during a year marked by difficult budget decisions at the state level.

Superintendents and school board members from the ESD 112 region expressed appreciation for ongoing legislative engagement while emphasizing the need for strategic reforms that promote educational equity, local decision-making, and fiscal sustainability. Lawmakers representing multiple legislative districts participated in the discussion and shared a strong commitment to supporting students and schools.

Throughout the event, both legislators and educators voiced support for a flexible, collaborative approach to addressing the complex funding and policy challenges facing public education. The forum concluded with a shared commitment to advancing policies that reflect current fiscal realities while preserving Washington’s promise of equitable, high-quality education for all students.

Read the full story in the ESD 112 Newsroom: https://trst.in/WkG34Y