Equity in Education Center
@eec-wa.bsky.social
The Equity in Education Center (EEC) works to advance equity in education, foster civic engagement, and advocate for students and communities of color, Native Americans, refugees and immigrants, and the formerly incarcerated.
The Washington State Department of Commerce hasn’t reimbursed EEC or dozens of nonprofits since January, despite our work delivering digital navigation services to tens of thousands of people across the state.
Staff laid off. Services paused. Communities paying the price.
Staff laid off. Services paused. Communities paying the price.
Dozens of Digital Literacy Groups Funded Through a Statewide Grant Haven't Been Paid Since January. The State Says It Isn't to Blame.
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Dozens of Digital Literacy Groups Funded Through a Statewide Grant Haven't Been Paid Since January. The State Says It Isn't to Blame. - PubliCola
As a state program to improve digital equity shuts down, the group that distributes state funds to dozens of small…
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June 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Washington State Department of Commerce hasn’t reimbursed EEC or dozens of nonprofits since January, despite our work delivering digital navigation services to tens of thousands of people across the state.
Staff laid off. Services paused. Communities paying the price.
Staff laid off. Services paused. Communities paying the price.
This #GiveBIG, we’re asking you to join us in fighting for a public education system that truly serves every child.
From ending isolation in public preschools to expanding access to tech, the Equity in Education Center is leading bold, statewide change—and we’re just getting started.
From ending isolation in public preschools to expanding access to tech, the Equity in Education Center is leading bold, statewide change—and we’re just getting started.
May 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This #GiveBIG, we’re asking you to join us in fighting for a public education system that truly serves every child.
From ending isolation in public preschools to expanding access to tech, the Equity in Education Center is leading bold, statewide change—and we’re just getting started.
From ending isolation in public preschools to expanding access to tech, the Equity in Education Center is leading bold, statewide change—and we’re just getting started.
📢ACTION ALERT: Urge the Senate Ways & Means Committee to include funding for ending isolation and reducing restraint. The House budget includes $4 million to continue this critical work, but the Senate budget does not.
#WALeg
Send an email: secure.everyaction.com/rVCOeZPuBU6E...
#WALeg
Send an email: secure.everyaction.com/rVCOeZPuBU6E...
March 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
📢ACTION ALERT: Urge the Senate Ways & Means Committee to include funding for ending isolation and reducing restraint. The House budget includes $4 million to continue this critical work, but the Senate budget does not.
#WALeg
Send an email: secure.everyaction.com/rVCOeZPuBU6E...
#WALeg
Send an email: secure.everyaction.com/rVCOeZPuBU6E...
“It’s not about power; it’s about what you do with it.”
Chopp’s lifelong focus was on using his leadership to uplift communities, expand opportunities, and create lasting change for those in need. #WaLeg
Chopp’s lifelong focus was on using his leadership to uplift communities, expand opportunities, and create lasting change for those in need. #WaLeg
March 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“It’s not about power; it’s about what you do with it.”
Chopp’s lifelong focus was on using his leadership to uplift communities, expand opportunities, and create lasting change for those in need. #WaLeg
Chopp’s lifelong focus was on using his leadership to uplift communities, expand opportunities, and create lasting change for those in need. #WaLeg
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 school community as they mourn this heartbreaking and unimaginable loss.
We are also outraged by Seattle Public Schools’ (SPS) failure to respond appropriately.
We are also outraged by Seattle Public Schools’ (SPS) failure to respond appropriately.
March 13, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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 school community as they mourn this heartbreaking and unimaginable loss.
We are also outraged by Seattle Public Schools’ (SPS) failure to respond appropriately.
We are also outraged by Seattle Public Schools’ (SPS) failure to respond appropriately.
ACTION ALERT: Sign in PRO by 8:00 a.m. TOMORROW, February 27, to end elimination and reduce restraint in public schools in WA.
HB 1795 is scheduled for a hearing in the House Appropriations Committee tomorrow. Sign in PRO to show your support for safe schools. app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
HB 1795 is scheduled for a hearing in the House Appropriations Committee tomorrow. Sign in PRO to show your support for safe schools. app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
February 27, 2025 at 3:36 AM
ACTION ALERT: Sign in PRO by 8:00 a.m. TOMORROW, February 27, to end elimination and reduce restraint in public schools in WA.
HB 1795 is scheduled for a hearing in the House Appropriations Committee tomorrow. Sign in PRO to show your support for safe schools. app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
HB 1795 is scheduled for a hearing in the House Appropriations Committee tomorrow. Sign in PRO to show your support for safe schools. app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
📢 WA’s education system is underfunded, but now we have an opportunity to work with the community, researchers, and policymakers to go from an underfunded system to one that finally works for each and every child. We cannot afford to go backward. 1/2
February 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
📢 WA’s education system is underfunded, but now we have an opportunity to work with the community, researchers, and policymakers to go from an underfunded system to one that finally works for each and every child. We cannot afford to go backward. 1/2
It's not too late to send a message to the House Education committee: secure.everyaction.com/WNoCmkN7VkqD...
January 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
It's not too late to send a message to the House Education committee: secure.everyaction.com/WNoCmkN7VkqD...
ONE hour left to sign in PRO on HB 1189. app.leg.wa.gov/csi/House?se... #WALeg
Here's how to take action and support HB 1189:
Sign in PRO on HB 1189 by 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 27 and let the House Education committee know that you support strengthening families, fostering inclusive communities, and enhancing our schools. app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
January 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
ONE hour left to sign in PRO on HB 1189. app.leg.wa.gov/csi/House?se... #WALeg
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Here's how to take action and support HB 1189:
Sign in PRO on HB 1189 by 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 27 and let the House Education committee know that you support strengthening families, fostering inclusive communities, and enhancing our schools. app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
January 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Here's how to take action and support HB 1189:
Sign in PRO on HB 1189 by 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 27 and let the House Education committee know that you support strengthening families, fostering inclusive communities, and enhancing our schools. app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
Currently, in Washington state there are no statewide guidelines for parents who want to participate in their children’s school, creating inequities across districts.
Parental involvement in education leads to better academic performance, higher self-esteem, and improved social skills for children.
Parental involvement in education leads to better academic performance, higher self-esteem, and improved social skills for children.
January 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Currently, in Washington state there are no statewide guidelines for parents who want to participate in their children’s school, creating inequities across districts.
Parental involvement in education leads to better academic performance, higher self-esteem, and improved social skills for children.
Parental involvement in education leads to better academic performance, higher self-esteem, and improved social skills for children.
We are outraged and deeply concerned about the Trump Administration’s reckless decision to authorize Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to detain undocumented immigrants in areas traditionally recognized as “sensitive locations,” including schools and houses of worship.
Condemnation of ICE’s Intrusion into Schools and Churches Under the Trump Administration
The Equity in Education Center of Washington state is outraged and deeply concerned about the Trump Administration’s reckless decision to authorize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to ...
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January 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We are outraged and deeply concerned about the Trump Administration’s reckless decision to authorize Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to detain undocumented immigrants in areas traditionally recognized as “sensitive locations,” including schools and houses of worship.
At the EEC, we believe every child deserves access to quality education regardless of race, zip code, or family income level.
We are on a mission to build an education system where every student thrives—but to get there, we need your help.
#Education #Equity #Community #Washington
We are on a mission to build an education system where every student thrives—but to get there, we need your help.
#Education #Equity #Community #Washington
January 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
At the EEC, we believe every child deserves access to quality education regardless of race, zip code, or family income level.
We are on a mission to build an education system where every student thrives—but to get there, we need your help.
#Education #Equity #Community #Washington
We are on a mission to build an education system where every student thrives—but to get there, we need your help.
#Education #Equity #Community #Washington