MOSES LAKE, Wash. – Teachers, families and community members gathered in Moses Lake Thursday night to demand better support for educators and students. The Moses Lake Education Association organized an informational picket, with participants wearing red to show unity.

The rally occurred amid ongoing contract negotiations. Attendees at Thursday’s school board meeting urged the district to restore the reduced elementary school schedule and programs.

In 2024, a $20 million budget crisis led the district to shorten the elementary school day by 30 minutes and cut library, music, physical education and support staff. This affected teachers, students with special needs and those learning English.

Heather Whittall, President of the Moses Lake Education Association, spoke about the slow progress

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