Fresh EquiTEA: For My White Ladies,
Hey girl! My name is Risa, I’m also a white lady, and I think we should talk about racism.The truth is that a lot of well-meaning white women, even those of […]
Fresh EquiTEA: DEI is the new Checklist
By Sharonne NavasWhen I first heard “Office of DEI,” I’m going to be honest, I had to ask someone what that meant. Sadly, I realized that something as important as Diversity, […]
Fresh EquiTEA: Want more Teachers of Color? Change teacher prep programs.
I am a young black woman concerned for the future of our teachers and students of color. I attended a predominantly white college in the State of Washington. I was […]
Fresh EquiTEA: Identity Politics Isn’t Allowed … Unless You’re White
Identity Politics Isn’t Allowed … Unless You’re WhiteBy Sharonne NavasPeople have asked if I would ever run for office — really only a few people but it still makes me think about it. Would I […]
Fresh EquiTEA: The Problem with Teaching ‘Grit’
Within education circles, the importance of teaching children ‘grit’ has ebbed and flowed like a bad fashion trend. And just like the velour jumpsuit you donated to Goodwill last year, […]
Equity in Education Coalition Unequivocally Opposes ending DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and Encourages Our Federal Legislators to Pass The Dream Act of 2017
The Equity in Education Coalition (EEC) strongly and unequivocally opposes the White House’s announcement today that it is rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program. “This White House […]
Ensuring Diversity Works to Undo Institutional Racism
Rescinding Obama-era guidelines to promote diversity in American colleges will dismantle opportunities for kids of color and weaken our educational institutions. Historically, our education system was never tasked to educate […]
Families Belong Together
The separation of families, of children from their parents, of people from their rights, happening in America is reprehensible. We are stripping innocent children of their future – ensuring irreparable […]
The Equity in Education Coalition profoundly rejects US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ claim that schools can report students who are undocumented to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
In America, and in Washington particularly, we value education as a human right. We value schools as safe places of learning and growth, and we value our teachers for creating […]
Fighting for Fair Funding, Equity Rally Brings 1,000 to Olympia
On Monday, February 20, over 1,000 participants from all sectors, across Washington state, gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia with the unified ask to the legislature to fully fund […]
The Bill that Will Reduce Extreme Forms of Discipline for our Youngest Learners
House Bill 2767 would limit the suspension and expulsion of kids in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. If you think suspending or expelling a 5 year old sounds crazy, we’re with […]
School Funding is not a Car Payment
The narrative around school funding needs to change: saying we’ve “already done enough” is how to talk about a car payment, not about our kids’ education. According to this logic, […]