Our Stories

My name isn’t important. You can call me Kara. I’m 15 years old, live in Clark County, and over the last two years, I’ve been charged with two felonies. When I was 13, I stole my first car. At 14, I did it again. I won’t pretend those weren’t serious mistakes—they were. But if all […]

The results from legislation expanding  the Running Start program to the summer months are in, and they are impressive. Since the legislation passed in 2023, the number of high schoolers earning college credits during the summer has increased by nearly 400%, to more than 9,300 students. This means far more high school juniors and seniors […]

Our 2025 Endorsements Are Here! Primary ballots are out—are you ready? If not, don’t worry—we’ve got you. The Stand for Children WA PAC is excited to endorse candidates who will champion strong schools and stand up for youth furthest from justice and opportunity. Our endorsement process is thoughtful, nonpartisan, and focused on real impact for […]

WA Families deserved better Despite the many challenges of this session, all three of Stand for Children’s legislative priorities were passed—an important bright spot for youth across Washington. Lawmakers secured $1.5 million to maintain the Ninth Grade Success Initiative, maintained an important pilot effort around CTE Dual Credit, and strengthened youth diversion programs, including better […]

Overview This year’s budget is a challenging one – lawmakers are looking to close a $14 billion deficit over the next four years. They are constitutionally required to develop a budget that balances for at least four years. The two year budget is also known as the biennial budget, and the two years after that […]

Across the country, Americans are showing up in record numbers to meet with local leaders and make their voices heard on the issues that matter most. Now, you can do the same for our students. Town halls provide us with an opportunity to talk directly to our elected officials, express concerns, ask questions, and invest […]