Strengthening Student Connections: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈWA Launches Developmental Relationship Training with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ of Greater King CountyÂ
How can we show up even more intentionally in the lives of young people? At its heart, Developmental Relationship Training is about answering one important question: by providing staff with the […]
State Budget Cuts Are Coming: Here’s What That Means for Washington’s Students
On Monday, January 12, Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins. Over the next two months (until March 12), state lawmakers will make decisions that determine how well students across Washington are supported in […]
Inside the 2025 Better Together Conference: Connection, Creativity, and Community in TacomaÂ
If you felt a buzz in Tacoma this October, it wasn’t the fall chill—it was 200+ program managers and site coordinators from across the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ WA network coming together for two days of connection, collaboration and […]
Everyone’s Responsibility. Every Student’s Possibility.
A message from Dr. Gwynth Nelson, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈWA Executive State Director Imagine a Washington where every student has what they need to learn, grow, and thrive. That’s the future we’re building […]
Beyond the Classroom: Reimagining What Support in Schools Looks LikeÂ
Across Washington, a quiet emergency is unfolding in our schools. More students than ever are missing days, sometimes weeks, of learning, connection, and care. Chronic absenteeism has become one of […]
From Strategy to Impact: How Boston Consulting Group is Equipping ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈWA to Strengthen Its Future
When long-time ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ (ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈWA) supporter and board member Heather Andersen and her husband, Phillip, first attended a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈWA gala with their friend and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈWA board member […]
Attendance in schools: How today’s absence impacts tomorrow’s outcome
This article was originally published by The Seattle Times on October 27, 2025. In 2024, 27% of Washington students were chronically absent — slightly above the national average of 24%. […]
From Coffee Trucks to Classrooms: How Gesa Credit Union Fuels Community Impact Across Washington
When Gesa Credit Union expanded in 2019, it quickly became one of the largest credit unions in Washington State. But size isn’t the only thing that matters to Gesa. It’s […]
Empowering Leaders Through Scholarships: U.S. Bank’s Commitment to EquityÂ
How U.S. Bank’s $10,000 investment is driving leadership growth for Leaders of Color and Leaders of Lived Experiences. For over a decade, U.S. Bank has stood alongside Communities In Schools […]
Meeting the Moment: How ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and Senator Murray Are Addressing Student NeedsÂ
Across Washington, Students Are Struggling, and the Education Crisis Hits Hardest in the Classroom Students across Washington are facing a reality no child should endure: unmet basic needs, limited mental […]