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DOGE Washington Classes continue – no shortage of fraud and waste to uncover…

If you were not in one of our dozen classes we put on earlier this year, never fear, there are more opportunities to learn how to DOGE Washington State. As we’ve discussed for some time on our Video Channel (see below), we are focused on helping train activists on how to become more effective at […] The post DOGE Washington Classes continue – no shortage of fraud and waste to uncover… first appeared on We the Governed.
DOGE Washington Training Now…

As we’ve discussed for some time on our Video Channel (see below), we are focused on helping train activists on how to become more effective at uncovering and exposing fraud, waste, abuse, incompetence, and other ways our state and local governments squander our tax dollars every day. These initial classes help interested people learn how […] The post DOGE Washington Training Now… first appeared on We the Governed.
Panic at the Department of Licensing – Ferguson knows

The Washington State Department of Licensing has been on our radar for over a decade now. They are just another one of these poorly run agencies that always seems to be buried under attempts to pretend they are not as scandal plagued as they are. Normally, the cynic in me doesn’t really expect much to […] The post Panic at the Department of Licensing – Ferguson knows first appeared on We the Governed.
The Left’s Next Gambit – Using Article V Convention of States to End Constitution and Trump

(Disclaimer: I realize this article is long. It is longer than any other article I’ve posted in the last decade. This subject has been on my mind since I worked at the Freedom Foundation over 10 years ago, and first met some of the original Convention of States activists – good people, trying to do […] The post The Left’s Next Gambit – Using Article V Convention of States to End Constitution and Trump first appeared on We the Governed.

Let’s Go Washington

LISTEN: The POD: Kid’s Safety and Kid’s Choice

This week, Aaron and Val talked about two ballot initiatives from Let’s Go Washington, a political organization who backs ballot initiatives. The post LISTEN: The POD: Kid’s Safety and Kid’s Choice first appeared on Let's Go Washington.
Lynden School Board backs state transgender sports, parental rights initiatives

A school district in western Washington recently voted to ban transgender athletes from participating in school sports in a 3-2 school board meeting vote. By Video Team The post Lynden School Board backs state transgender sports, parental rights initiatives first appeared on Let's Go Washington.
Cheney School District parents fight teacher’s unauthorized gender curriculum

The Cheney School District (CSD) in Washington is under scrutiny from parents after a ninth-grade English teacher, Jessie Mattingly, conducted a radical lesson about gender without the endorsement of the school board. Parents argue the material constitutes ideological indoctrination rather than core education. The post Cheney School District parents fight teacher’s unauthorized gender curriculum first appeared on Let's Go Washington.
WATCH: WA Supreme Court ends Eyman’s bid for referendum on parents’ bill of rights rewrite

(The Center Square) – Anti-tax activist Tim Eyman on Thursday lost his bid at the Washington Supreme Court to force Secretary of State Steve Hobbs to process his proposed referendum on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1296. The post WATCH: WA Supreme Court ends Eyman’s bid for referendum on parents’ bill of rights rewrite first appeared on Let's Go Washington.

Southwest Washington Education (K-12)

Social emotional learning is harmful to children – ChatGPT says….

We’ve run a number of articles on Social Emotional Learning (S.E.L.) and the concerns about it. Here is a link to articles we’ve published in the past: Search Results for “sel” So, given all the hype of AI and it’s potential influence on education we decided to ask one of the Ai services (ChatGPT) what […]
A chat with ChatGPT on Headstart Programs

Premise statement: head start programs have no value ChatGPT said: It sounds like you might have some strong feelings about Head Start programs. They’ve been a topic of debate for a while, with critics pointing to issues like inconsistent quality and long-term effectiveness, while supporters argue that they provide critical early education and resources for […]
How to Find Success When Going Back to School as an Adult

Today’s article comes to us from Emily at Mightymom’s. Education never ends. Today she talks about adults returning to school. Returning to school as an adult can be both thrilling and intimidating. Between managing work, family, and personal commitments, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. But with the right strategy, tools, and mindset, adult learners […]
Enhancement Levys and their burden

These examples are in Northern WA State but are relevant. Yelm Community Schools has more than 3x the seniors over age 65 poverty compared to Bethel’s School District and 31% higher seniors over age 65 poverty compared to North Thurston. Yelm taxpayers have an elderly population that needs protection so they can stay in their […]