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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.
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…

This month’s post comes from a student of Dr. Castro-Gill’s American Ethnic Studies course at…

This month’s post comes from a student of Dr. Castro-Gill’s American Ethnic Studies course at…

by Ariana Pasalic Ariana is the recipient of our Youth Scholarship Essay Contest for the…

A new-to-the-profession education, Jessica Dunker, taught a lesson on racial slurs to her English language…

By Emily Vo Emily is the recipient of our Youth Scholarship Essay Contest for the…
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