Advocating for equity & justice
Our 2025 policy priorities reflect our principles and ideas for improving our educational system for students, educators, and families. To ensure equitable, meaningful access to public education, the Washington State Legislature must protect students from unscrupulous practices and implement policies that provide greater access effectively and equitably. Policymakers have an essential role in protecting and securing students’ civil rights, especially in light of attacks on policies designed to rectify historical discrimination and make campuses more welcoming to everyone.
Early Learning and Maternal/Infant Health
Advocating for equity-driven family support systems
Prioritize Medicaid reimbursement for doula services, rent cap policies, and community-based early learning hubs with wraparound services to address systemic barriers and support families facing the greatest challenges.
Promote policies integrating culturally responsive doula care, affordable housing, and holistic early learning programs to improve maternal and child health, strengthen housing stability, and provide equitable access to high-quality education.
K-12 Public Education
Advocating for access to safe, equitable, and positive learning environments and equitable school funding
Equip schools with training and resources to implement prevention and de-escalation practices, eliminating harmful practices like isolation and significantly limiting restraint.
Create supportive environments for each and every family by addressing volunteer eligibility in schools for parents with past criminal convictions.
Expand funding to ensure our most vulnerable students receive the services needed to help close opportunity gaps and support student success.
Create funding structures that enable districts to provide the resources and support every student needs to access their education and create inclusive school communities.
Digital Equity
Advocating for digital equity so our communities can access education, healthcare, employment, and civic participation.
Invest $45 into the Digital Literacy and Navigation program of the State Broadband Office to continue delivering high quality, culturally anchored digital navigation services.
Build and promote evidence-based recommendations for programming to address the digital divide.