K12 Education (2025)

Overview:

During the 2025 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies addressed by the House Education Committee.

Essential Questions:

  • To what extent does the state government control what local school districts do?
  • What are the different ideas presented to help students feel safe in school?
  • To what extent are the Republican and Democratic parties similar in their approaches to the role of the government in the school system?

House Education Committee:

The House Education Committee considers issues relating to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education.

Dual Credit Programs (2025)

Explore dual credit programs in Washington State and how lawmakers address equitable access for students.

Emergency Response Systems (2025)

Explore school safety and emergency response systems in Washington State and how lawmakers address student protection.

Student & Parental Rights (2025)

Explore student and parental rights in Washington State schools and how lawmakers balance policy and funding.

Teacher Resources

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