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This blog reflects a diversity of viewpoints from WAESN youth, educators, and community contributions. Posts do not always represent WAESN’s organizational positions.
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Fighting Back Against FAIR: Why Authentic Ethnic Studies is Under Attack in Seattle and Across Washington State
By Dr. Tracy Castro-Gill On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, WAESN’s Executive Director, Dr. Castro-Gill, gave public testimony to the Seattle School Board. This blog post builds on that testimony and includes important calls to action. My name is Dr. Tracy Castro-Gill. I am the co-founder and Executive Director of Washington Ethnic Studies Now, and the…
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Reclaiming the Future: How WAESN Is Using AI with Transparency and Intention
by Asuka Conyer, Director of Development and Programs At Washington Ethnic Studies Now (WAESN), we…
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What Happened to WAESN? Some History.
WAESN History; Cliff Notes Style WAESN started in 2019 as a loosely organized network of…
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I Just Wanted to Teach Kids Math
A poem shouted by Shraddha Shirude It’s nearly spring, which means high-stakes standardized testing season…
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Trusting Students, Transforming Classrooms: The Heart of Student-Centered Learning
by Dr. Tracy Castro-Gill So, I’m officially unemployed, which means I have more time to…
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Reflecting on Identity, Education, and Equity: Lessons from American Ethnic Studies 340
by Masha Campbell, AES 340 Student American Ethnic Studies 340 has encouraged me to reflect…
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Curricular Conditioning in a Racist and Capitalist System
By Lauryn Daniels, AES 340 student Reflecting on hidden curriculum was very eye opening for…
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