We work with communities across the state to develop our state policy agenda to ensure state investments and policies drive the best outcomes for Washington’s students and economy.

With the support our STEM Network and Central Puget Sound partners, we use an Evaluation Framework to develop a policy agenda focused on creating opportunity for students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, students living in rural areas, and girls and young women.

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

Leading up to the 2023 legislative session, Washington STEM brought together a broad set of partners across the state to champion policies that were equitable and feasible in a legislative cycle. By the end of the session, we had passed legislation and secured funding provisos for all three policy priorities: Early Learning System Improvements, Applying Dual Credit, and the transition from High School to Postsecondary, also known as Career Pathways. Read more in our 2023 legislative recap.

ADVOCACY COALITION:

The Washington STEM Advocacy Coalition exists to collect and distribute information focused on statewide education policy and to provide feedback and evidence-based recommendations to the Washington Legislature.

Members of this advocacy coalition will:

• Receive weekly email updates and action alerts during the legislative session.
• Be invited to weekly 30 minutes session update calls on Friday at noon during the legislative session.

If you would like to join this advocacy coalition, fill out this sign-up form. Please note that your acceptance to be a part of the Washington STEM Advocacy Coalition will be based on the alignment of your priorities and interests with Washington STEM’s mission and legislative goals.

PAST LEGISLATIVE SEASONS

Read more about our work in the 2021 and 2022 legislative session here.

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