As budget negotiations reach their final phase, we recap where the Big 3 bills—special education, transportation, and MSOC—stand and what’s still on the table. We also reflect on the highs, lows, and hard lessons of the past 12 weeks, and talk about what advocacy looks like when progress comes one rung at a time. If you’re feeling frustrated or burned out, this one’s for you.

See our extensive Show Notes.

- Megan Larkin and Christie Robertson

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We shine the community spotlight on the Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA) and their annual Move-a-Thon — a creative fundraising event that supports 17 public schools in Southeast Seattle. Guest Heather Hart explains how the Move-a-Thon got started, what it looks like at different schools, and the unique equity-based model used to distribute the funds raised.

You’ll hear how Move-a-Thon dollars go toward everything from snacks and field trips to interpreters and library books—and how it’s helping to build stronger, more connected school communities. Mercer Middle School PTA Vice President Arthitaya Katayama shares firsthand how the funds are impacting her school.

Learn more or donate: sessfa.org

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Debbie Carlsen introduces "Learning Together," a free training series for prospective school board director candidates. Debbie shares her experience as a former candidate and explains how Champions for Educational Empowerment created this program to help potential board members understand both campaign strategies and board responsibilities. The series covers district organizations, board roles, governance models, budget fundamentals, and campaign tactics specific to Seattle School Board races.

Upcoming sessions include

• Student Outcomes Focused Governance (April 9)
• Budget Fundamentals (April 19)
• Campaign Strategies (April 23)

Registration is still open. Sign up for the Champions for Educational Empowerment training series

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