Advocacy

Actions

Fill out the SBK8 Community Survey

Sign and share the open letter calling for a Special Legislative Session to fully fund public schools.

Contact the WA State Legislature

Use the Fund SPS form letters to urge the WA State Legislature to invest in our schools by providing the necessary $2 billion in funding to prevent teacher layoffs, school closures, and declining student outcomes.

Contact your School Board Director

Fund SPS makes it easy to contact each School Board Director with a pre-populated, editable letter. Alternatively, use the School Board contact form or email Salmon Bay K-8’s Director, Sarah Clark, or any/all members of the school board directly. 

Join Us!

Volunteer for FOSB Advocacy

Upcoming Events

Re-Envisioning Public Education in Seattle

Thursday, November 7, 6:30–8:30pm
Salmon Bay K8 Auditorium

Join us to take some time to learn, share, and process the state of Seattle public education, together. The evening will include an overview of how we got here, a landscape of organizations and initiatives advocating for change, and space to create visions worth fighting for. 

Free childcare on-site, snacks and NA beverages will be available.

Learn more & RSVP / Volunteer Sign-Up


Advocacy CommuniTea

Fridays at 9:30am, following Friday Sing
Salmon Bay K8 Cafetorium
Next Date: November 1st


Education Funding 101

We’re hosting a conversation with Washington’s Paramount Duty and Fund SPS regarding how our schools are funded, and what we can do to advocate for change.

More information to come!


Past Events and Meetings

School Board

FOSB Advocacy Event – Sept 12, 2024


Resources

Fund SPS

A group of concerned Seattle Public Schools parents committed to advocating on behalf of all Seattle kids. They stand in opposition to SPS’ plan for mass closures because it will not provide “well-resourced schools” or solve the budget crisis the district faces.

All Together for Schools

A group of Seattle Public Schools (SPS) parents and community members from across the city: we are ALL TOGETHER united in our belief that SPS can better ensure our schools, educators, and students thrive by partnering with families and community members, communicating more transparently, and advocating for increased school funding.

Washington’s Paramount Duty

A non-partisan, grassroots group of parents and allies advocating for Washington to amply fund basic education and fulfill its paramount duty. Paramount Duty envisions a future where every child has equitable access to an amply funded basic education.

Seattle Hall Pass Podcast

Providing news and conversation about Seattle Public Schools.

Talking With Our Kids

Read helpful tips for talking with our kids about possible closures, from North Beach PTA.

Stay Updated

Sign-up for the FOSB Advocacy Newsletter so you don’t miss any updates, events, or resources regarding funding and supporting thriving schools across Seattle and Washington State.

Past Advocacy Newsletters

10/8/24 – School Board Resuming School Closure Talks
10/1/24 – Share Your Story
9/23/24 – A Temporary Win For SPS Families
9/12/24 – Advocacy Update
8/22/24 – Advocacy Update

Contact

Contact Advocacy Co-Chairs, Ashley Worobec and Andrea Stringer, at FOSBAdvocacy@gmail.com.


About

The FOSB Advocacy Committee was formed in response to the SPS Well-Resourced Schools initiative proposals announced on September 11, 2024.

In line with Article 1 – Purposes in the FOSB bylaws, the Advocacy Committee aims to:

(b.) help educate the adults who are part of the school community on matters of interest,
(e.) contribute the collective efforts to improve the education system in the Seattle School District and the State of Washington, and
(f.) foster and maintain strong connections with the communities of which the school is a part.

We do not agree that school closures due to budget deficits or under-enrollment are in the best interest of our community, and will continue to demand transparency, equity, and accountability from SPS.