EEC Statement on Seattle Public Schools’ Failure to Respond After Tragic Student Death
We are devastated by the tragic loss of 12-year-old Arsema Mekonnen. Our deepest condolences go out to the student’s family, friends, and the school community as they mourn this heartbreaking and unimaginable loss.
We are also outraged by Seattle Public Schools’ (SPS) failure to respond appropriately.
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.
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 […]
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 […]