Statenews iconStatenewsOct 1, 2026

Educators call on Washington leaders to rescue Parent Ed Programs

Supporters of Washington's parent education programs are urging state leaders to restore funding and prevent permanent closures. More than half the state's 91 programs have closed since June, affecting thousands of families.

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Supporters of Washington's parent education programs are urging state leaders to restore funding and prevent permanent closures.

More than half the state's 91 programs have closed since June, affecting thousands of families.

The programs partner with colleges to offer preschool while parents work in the school and take classes on parenting and child development.

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Supporters of Washington's parent education programs are urging state leaders to restore funding and prevent permanent closures. More than half the state's 91 programs have closed since June, affecting thousands of families. The programs partner with colleges to offer preschool while parents work in the school and take classes on parenting and child development.

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