{"id":279,"date":"2022-07-25T18:57:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T18:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/?page_id=279"},"modified":"2025-07-01T18:27:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T18:27:57","slug":"our-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/our-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Phone free schools Faq<\/a><\/h3>
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Why Away for the Day instead of just limiting phones during class?\u202f\u00a0 What happens in an emergency?\u202f  How will parents and caregivers reach their children during the school day?\u202f  What about students who need a device for medical or disability-related reasons?\u202f  Does the policy apply to smartwatches and other personal devices?\u202f  Where would students keep […]<\/div>
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wa Election Results<\/a><\/h3>
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Whew \u2013 election night is always exciting for folks involved in politics, but Tuesday\u2019s results were more surprising than usual. We\u2019ll break down what it means for Stand\u2019s priorities and for young people in Washington. As a vote-by-mail state, final results may not be available for several weeks, and some races remain too close to […]<\/div>
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NEw Evaluation of Ninth Grade Success<\/a><\/h3>
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New Evaluation Finds 9th Grade Success Initiative Improves Student OutcomesAcross WashingtonParticipating schools achieved higher 9th Grade On-Track Rates than comparable schools, with especially strong gains for low-income students and multilingual learners. SEATTLE, WA \u2014 A new evaluation commissioned by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) found that Washington’s 9th Grade Success Initiative […]<\/div>
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2026 Stand for Children Washington Endorsements<\/a><\/h3>
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Stand for Children Washington is announcing our final endorsements for the 2026 Washington State Elections<\/div>
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Round 2 Primary Endorsements<\/a><\/h3>
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As Washington voters begin receiving their ballots, Stand for Children Washington is announcing our next round endorsements for the 2026 Primary Election. These endorsements recognize incumbent lawmakers who have demonstrated a commitment to helping young people succeed through strong public schools, supportive communities, and policies that expand opportunity for children and families across our state. […]<\/div>
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2026 Open Seat Primary Legislative Endorsements<\/a><\/h3>
\n \n<\/svg>\nJun 26, 2026<\/span>\n \n<\/svg>\n0<\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n3 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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How We Chose Our Endorsements Every election season, voters are faced with important decisions about who will represent their communities in Olympia. We know that endorsements only matter when they are grounded in a thoughtful, transparent process, so we want to share how we arrived at the recommendations below. Guided by Community Priorities Before beginning […]<\/div>
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