Meet the policy team: Andrea Carrillo
The Equity in Education Center’s policy team is committed to driving meaningful change for Washington’s students and families. Through advocacy, coalition-building, and community engagement, we work to advance policies that address systemic inequities. By amplifying lived experiences and mobilizing grassroots efforts, we ensure that education policies reflect the needs of those most impacted.
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 […]
In the Wake of McCleary: EEC Calls on State Legislators to Fix Upside Down Tax Code to Fully Fund Education
All in all, the Equity in Education Coalition is pleased that the Washington State Supreme Court will retain jurisdiction over the McCleary case. Though the state is moving towards fully […]
#WAElex
Happy Election Day! Today is one of EEC’s favorite days of the year. It is a time to reflect on our values, choose our representatives, and direct the vision of our […]
Thousands to Protest Betsy DeVos Event in Bellevue Activists Call on Leaders to Keep Public Education Public
Bellevue, WA – More than one thousand people are expected to gather at 5pm in Bellevue this Friday, October 13 to protest Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and call on our […]
McCleary sanctions should advance, not restrict, educational opportunity
Child advocates to state Supreme Court: Low-income students and students of color face barriers The state Supreme Court must not order action that would endanger children’s constitutional rights to educational […]
First Special Session 2015
The House Finance and Appropriations committees held hearings on a revised capital gains tax proposal as well as a slimmed down carbon pollution revenue proposal.