Stable Housing: A Foundation for Early Childhood Development
Stable housing is essential for early childhood development. In Washington state, programs like the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program (CWHP) help families by providing housing support, reducing stress, and promoting child well-being. Expanding these initiatives and addressing systemic housing challenges can create a stronger future for children.
Fresh EquiTEA: Hey Nick Hanauer! Racism is a Big Part of Income Inequality.
Local Seattle billionaire and philanthropist Nick Hanauer’s piece in the Atlantic, Better Public Schools Won’t Fix America, has so many great points; points that are particularly resonant coming from a […]
Repeal the Ban on Rent Regulation to Help Students Succeed
We applaud Representative Macri for committing to introduce legislation to repeal the ban on rent regulation. Housing costs represent the biggest economic burden people, especially people of color, women, people […]
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 […]
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 […]