Vision for Public Education - Equity in Education Center of Washington

The backs of young students as they walk towards a building

Reimagining the education system

Public education should be a powerful tool for justice, equity, and opportunity, not a system reinforcing existing disparities.

Washington’s education system was not designed with historically marginalized students in mind. Students of color, low-income students, students with disabilities, English language learners, and rural students face systemic barriers that wealthier, white, and urban students do not. A “one-size-fits-all” approach ignores these disparities, reinforcing educational inequities.

While all students should benefit from systemic improvements, the solutions that drive those improvements must be intentionally designed to remove the barriers faced by the students who are furthest from opportunity.

What is the vision for public education in Washington state?

FundWA

This coalition is working towards a funding model that truly meets the diverse needs of all students, ensuring that every child receives the high-quality education they deserve.

TCARE

The Center aims to address systemic racism in education by fostering anti-racist practices among educators and education stakeholders in Washington State’s education system.

Eliminating the Pipeline

We’re working to eliminate discipline policies that disproportionately harm Black, Brown, and disabled students while ensuring safe schools for all.