Equity in Education Center
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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.
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Equity Expansion Campaign
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When you give, you invest in advocacy, access, and the belief that our kids deserve more than the bare minimum.
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The RREI initiative helps schools implement evidence-based strategies that prevent crises before they happen.
This work is already making a difference, but sustained funding is necessary to expand its impact
This work is already making a difference, but sustained funding is necessary to expand its impact
March 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The RREI initiative helps schools implement evidence-based strategies that prevent crises before they happen.
This work is already making a difference, but sustained funding is necessary to expand its impact
This work is already making a difference, but sustained funding is necessary to expand its impact
We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all those in Washington who were touched by his leadership.
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EEC Mourns the Loss of Former Speaker Frank Chopp - Equity in Education Center of Washington
The staff and Board of Directors of the Equity in Education Center are saddened to learn of the passing of Frank Chopp, former and longest-serving Speaker of the House for […]
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March 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all those in Washington who were touched by his leadership.
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HB 1795 is being heard now. Watch here: tvw.org/video/house-... #WALeg
House Appropriations - TVW
Public Hearing: HB 1327: Concerning horse racing. SHB 1491: Promoting transit-oriented housing development. 2SHB 1549: Modifying the responsible bidder
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February 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
HB 1795 is being heard now. Watch here: tvw.org/video/house-... #WALeg
Solitary confinement of our children in schools is unacceptable, especially when used as punishment. Support HB 1795 and SB 5654. #WALeg
February 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Solitary confinement of our children in schools is unacceptable, especially when used as punishment. Support HB 1795 and SB 5654. #WALeg
“...schools in Washington State are not allowed to use restraint or isolation as a form of discipline or punishment, or as a way to correct a child’s behavior." but we heard today it's happening anyway. #WALeg
February 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
“...schools in Washington State are not allowed to use restraint or isolation as a form of discipline or punishment, or as a way to correct a child’s behavior." but we heard today it's happening anyway. #WALeg
HB 1795 would help prevent other kids from going through what they did. We must prioritize early intervention, mental health support, and teacher trainings.
February 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
HB 1795 would help prevent other kids from going through what they did. We must prioritize early intervention, mental health support, and teacher trainings.
These interventions have lasting effects. Adults who were isolated and restrained as kids talk about living with PTSD as adults.
February 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
These interventions have lasting effects. Adults who were isolated and restrained as kids talk about living with PTSD as adults.
"When I was five years old, I was zip-tied and locked in a room."#WALeg
February 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
"When I was five years old, I was zip-tied and locked in a room."#WALeg
Isolation and restraint has no therapeutic of education benefit. These practices are terrifying for students and can cause injury, lifelong harm, and trauma, including PTSD for students and staff. Restraint can cause death by asphyxiation.
We MUST pass this bill this year.
We MUST pass this bill this year.
February 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Isolation and restraint has no therapeutic of education benefit. These practices are terrifying for students and can cause injury, lifelong harm, and trauma, including PTSD for students and staff. Restraint can cause death by asphyxiation.
We MUST pass this bill this year.
We MUST pass this bill this year.
Thank you to Rep. Callan for introducing this bill again.
February 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Thank you to Rep. Callan for introducing this bill again.
Support a Community-Led Root Cause Analysis of Inequities in Public Education to build real solutions to combat systemic inequities.
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February 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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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...
Send an email to the House Education committee: secure.everyaction.com/WNoCmkN7VkqD... #WALeg
January 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Send an email to the House Education committee: secure.everyaction.com/WNoCmkN7VkqD... #WALeg