Donate There are several ways to support the work WAESN does. First is to donate to our 501(c)(4). A general donation funds our daily operations, including our advocacy work. Some examples of the impact of our advocacy include: Developing Ethnic Studies learning materials Conducting research on current Ethnic Studies practices to inform future implementation Advocating for a mandatory K-12 Ethnic Studies endorsement for all Ethnic Studies courses Education campaigns on topics like opting out of standardized testing, Black Lives Matter at School, and youth leadership