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.
The History of Women of Color Being Pushed Out of the Midwife and Doula Space
Community doulas in Washington state play a vital role beyond childbirth, supporting parents through early childhood development. By providing culturally relevant care, bridging healthcare gaps, and connecting families to resources, they help create a strong foundation for early learning. Expanding access to community doulas can enhance child development and strengthen communities.
Community Doulas and Early Learning
Community doulas in Washington state provide vital emotional, physical, and informational support to parents, enhancing early learning and childhood development through culturally relevant care.
EEC Statement on SPS Proposal to Close Schools
The Equity in Education Coalition demands Seattle Public Schools prioritize an excellent education for our kids by equitably allocating funds to schools that serve our children instead of closing their […]
No Justice No Peace No Racist Corrupt Police
No Justice No Peace The staff and Board of the Equity in Education Coalition are enraged at the lynching of yet another black man in our country. We demand, alongside […]
Fresh EquiTEA: Bye to Binary Thinking
By Sharonne NavasWe are plagued by binary thinking, always putting things in terms of two options that are mutually exclusive. That is, all the possibilities are either option A or option […]
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 […]
Fresh EquiTEA: Why Decolonizing Education is Important
Let’s start off with the definition of decolonizing education. Decolonization is “the dismantling of colonial systems that were established during the period of time when a nation maintains dominion over […]
Fresh EquiTEA: Ancestry and 23andMe as Tools of the Colonizer
By Sharonne NavasWhether it’s ancestry.com, MyHeritage DNA or 23andMe, taking ancestry determination tests have grown more and more popular each year.I think it’s fascinating that for a country that is constantly denying […]
Fresh EquiTEA: Your Office has White Supremacy Culture.
By Sharonne NavasOrganizational Leaders and HR folx — we need to talk.In the past four months, I have gotten about 15 requests from HR directors and Board Leaders to meet and talk about openings […]
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 […]