WEA-Eastern Washington

10/20/2026

This Saturday, October 24th...

Do you know an incredible educator in your life? Surprise them with a Spokane Chiefs Educator Lanyard!

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10/20/2026

We have support available to attend...ask your local leader for details

Join fellow WEA LGBTQIA+ educators and allies for the WEA LGBTQIA+ Educators Conference on Saturday, Nov. 7. This conference is devoted to creating an inclusive educational environment for students and staff to ensure a safe and welcoming school setting for all communities. As professional educators, participants will network and learn ways to create culturally responsive practices within all systems and structures using a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion representing the LGBTQIA+ communities. Learn more and register at https://wea-win.org/events/1951?type=Event

10/20/2026

It is Invisible Disabilities Week. Invisible disabilities impact our classrooms every day and are often not apparent. These disabilities can be physical, mental or neurological and can affect our students' abilities to learn or work. Learn more and find ways to support students with non-apparent disabilities through resources provided by NEA at https://bit.ly/4rjrjGH

10/20/2026

PSA 📢

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

I spy WEA Eastern members...made it into the collage! ❤️

10/19/2026

Add this to your podcast listening library...🎧

Another episode of Pencils Down, Rise Up! has dropped! Educators are the experts about what is happening in our public schools, what students need, and what school staff need to ensure they can support students’ needs and should have a seat at the decision-making table. One way to ensure access to that seat is to ensure educators are the decisionmakers by running for public office. Janie White, President of the Washington Education Association, talks with Joe Bento, a high school teacher, LGBTQ+ advocate, WEA member and local union President, and former school board President, to discuss WEA members running for local office. Listen now at https://www.washingtonea.org/weareblog/pencils-down-rise-up/

10/19/2026

Congratulations 🎉

Congratulations to the Washington State 2027 Teacher of the Year, Kori Cannon, multilingual learner kindergarten teacher in the Kennewick school district, and 2026 Classified Employee of the Year, Dana Wilson, multilingual learner paraeducator in the Washougal School District. Learn more about these outstanding educators at https://bit.ly/4yRORFA

10/16/2026

🚨 ALERT: The ESP Conference originally scheduled for Oct. 24 has been postponed. Updates will be posted as they are available.