Why Take the lead?

Public Opinion

Facts Behind the Numbers



Dimitri's DiscoveryThere's power in sharing stories

Like Dimitri, parents around the state who volunteer in schools are learning that there are not enough resources to go around. Washington state is ranked 42nd in per-pupil expenditures. Our class sizes are ranked 47th in the nation. Dimitri was surprised to learn that no matter how careful people are in our schools, resources are scarce. He understands the need to find a more dependable way to fund our schools and ensure that every child has the opportunity to excel and succeed in school.

Help Dimitri discover ways to change the system.

Sign up here to be a part of the Take the lead effort, a statewide campaign aimed at finding a more dependable way to fully fund our schools.

Click here to read and print Dimitri's story (pdf).

Find out more by e-mailing: gbafia@washingtonea.org or call 800-622-3393, Ext. 7077.



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