Urge WA Lawmakers to Prioritize Kids in 2019
Send your lawmakers a message today to remind them that support for infants and toddlers should be a key part of Washington’s upcoming legislative session.
Washington
We’re Empowering Citizens of Washington to Be the Voice for Kids
The voters in Washington state overwhelmingly support investing in our kids, and especially early education.
When the Seattle City Council began exploring a tax on sweetened beverages in early 2017, we immediately
mobilized a successful campaign to ensure that resulting revenue would support early learning programs.
We also mobilized our online supporters to support expanded funding for the Washington Early Childhood
Education and Assistance Program and Working Connections Child Care subsidies, which will help more
families keep or get access to high-quality early learning programs.
We’re committed to ensuring all children succeed in school and life.
Learn how we’re investing in Washington’s future.
Upcoming Events
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Olympia, WA 98501 United States
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Washington in the News
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) speaks on the importance of advocacy
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) speaks on the importance of advocacy
Gov. Inslee’s Budget Includes Some Important Early Learning Investments but Misses the Mark on Child Care
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) CEO Mark Shriver applauded Washington Governor Jay Inslee for including new early learning investments in the 2019 budget he released today, and reminded legislators that even more resources will be needed to ensure all kids have access to affordable, high-quality early learning.
SCAN-Endorsed Proposition 1 Wins in Seattle
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) CEO Mark Shriver tonight congratulated Seattle voters for approving Proposition 1, the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Levy, which will invest in education from cradle to career.
State Leadership
Jessica Galvez, Mobilization Manager
Jessica has been with Save the Children Action Network for two years, previously as a volunteer Team Leader and most recently as the Mobilization Manager for Washington State.
Prior to joining SCAN, Jessica served as a center director supporting programs such as HeadStart and ECEAP . Her background includes over 15 years of experience directly and indirectly addressing systems-based inequities through various leadership roles in Early Learning and in Healthcare.
Jessica grew up in California and Texas but has made Washington State her home for the past 17 years. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Speech Language Pathology and an M.Ed. in Education Policy & Leadership. When she is not working or volunteering her time, you can find her on the basketball court cheering for her youngest child Maddox.