Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Teachers union leads in state lobbying costs

  May 6, 2013 in City on Page A10 SEATTLE – The Washington Education Association spends more on lobbying the Legislature than any other group and more than twice as much as the next-highest lobbying organization, a health care … 11

• Groups file legal challenge to Washington charter schools initiative

  February 27, 2013 in City SEATTLE — A coalition of educators and community groups on Wednesday filed a legal challenge with the state attorney general, questioning the constitutionality of Washington’s new charter schools law. 20

• More states exploring move to arm teachers

  January 13, 2013 in City, Idaho on Page B1 A movement to arm teachers is gaining traction across the country in the aftermath of the Connecticut school shooting that killed 20 children and six adults. Free firearms safety training … 75

• Gregoire pitches for schools

  May 18, 2012 in City on Page A5 Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire told the state’s largest teachers union that she will work to increase taxes to help the state meet its mandate to provide quality education. “I am … 1

• Teachers union backs Inslee for governor

  December 4, 2011 in City on Page B7 SEATTLE – The state’s largest teachers union endorsed U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee for governor after Attorney General Rob McKenna backed out of plans to speak to the organization’s leadership on … 6

• Administrators out of school budget woes’ reach

  September 19, 2010 in City on Page A1 While private-sector and state workers have taken hits during the economic downturn, many public school administrators have seen their pay remain steady or increase. Spokane Public Schools officials – from … 30

• Smart Bombs: Think time for WEA

  April 22, 2009 in Opinion on Page A11 After the state Senate passed a bill that redefines basic education and commits the state to financing the transition, Washington Education Association President Mary Lindquist hit the send button on … 5

• Teachers union settles, will refund nonmembers

  December 4, 2008 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Washington’s teachers union has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to settle state allegations that it improperly spent nonmembers’ money on politics. The settlement includes up to $240,000 …