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SUMMARY:No FAIR! The State of Ethnic Studies in Seattle Public Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join Washington Ethnic Studies Now (WAESN)\, the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC)\, and the NAACP Youth Council (N-YC) for an urgent community webinar on the state of Ethnic Studies in Seattle Public Schools (SPS). \nAs our community continues to fight for an authentic\, anti-racist curriculum\, this webinar will provide critical updates on the current status of Ethnic Studies within SPS. We will discuss the threats posed by organizations like the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR)\, explain why authentic\, intersectional Ethnic Studies is vital for our students\, and outline concrete steps for how we can work together to protect and rebuild these programs. \nThis is a space for educators\, families\, students\, and community members to come together\, get informed\, and organize for the education our students deserve. \nJoin us to: \n\nUnderstand the current landscape of Ethnic Studies in Seattle.\nHear from experts on why authentic\, anti-racist frameworks are non-negotiable.\nLearn how to effectively advocate for the restoration of an authentic program in SPS.\n\nRegistration is free. We look forward to seeing you there! \nDONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED TO CONTINUE OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS.
URL:https://waethnicstudies.com/event/no-fair-the-state-of-ethnic-studies-in-seattle-public-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Annual Board Retreat
DESCRIPTION:WAESN will be in Portland July 14-16 for our 6th Annual Board Retreat. \nDuring our retreats\, we come together in a big house to work on goals for the coming year\, re-align our values\, and learn from one another. \nIf you are in the Portland area and want to connect with us\, please contact our Executive Director\, Tracy Castro-Gill\, Ph.D.: tracy@waethnicstudies.com
URL:https://waethnicstudies.com/event/annual-board-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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SUMMARY:Youth Power Lab
DESCRIPTION:Youth Power Lab: Leading the Next Wave of Ethnic Studies and Racial Justice \nREGISTER NOW \nThe Youth Power Lab is Washington Ethnic Studies Now’s (WAESN) newest statewide initiative designed to build a powerful\, coordinated network of youth leaders advancing Ethnic Studies and racial justice in K–12 education. Rooted in WAESN’s multigenerational\, majority POC-led mission\, this program is a community-rooted leadership pipeline that transforms volunteer advocacy into sustained\, impactful work. \nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nStructural Support & Mentorship: Young leaders\, despite their expertise and lived experience\, often lack the infrastructure to sustain their advocacy. The Lab fills this gap by providing structured training\, a dedicated Youth Coordinator\, and mentorship from near-peer coaches (recent graduates and young educators).\nSkill Development: Participants will receive in-depth training in:\n\nAdvocacy and policy influence\nFacilitation skills for community education\nDigital literacy skills\nCommunity-based research practices\n\n\nReal-World Impact: Over the course of the program\, youth leaders will be actively involved in systemic change:\n\nDesigning and facilitating community education sessions.\nLeading intergenerational forums.\nOrganizing statewide campaigns to counter misinformation about Ethnic Studies.\nInfluencing local and state policy (e.g.\, through testimony and district commitments).\n\n\nTangible Connections:\n\nStudents who complete the program will receive a free laptop.\nParticipants will be connected to various youth-led organizations where they can continue to grow their leadership skills and advocate for social changes they are passionate about.\n\n\n\nBy resourcing and amplifying the leadership of young people most impacted by inequities\, the Youth Power Lab transforms Ethnic Studies from curriculum into action\, offering a sustainable model for civic leadership and advancing racial justice across Washington State. \nProgram Details: \nParticipants are expected to attend both weeks. \n\nWeek 1 (July 20-24): Inatai Foundation Seattle Office\, Rainier Tower\, 1301 5th Ave #2600\, Seattle\, WA 98101\nWeek 2 (July 27-31): Estelita’s Library\, Beacon Hill\, 2901 17th Ave S\, Seattle\, WA 98144\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://waethnicstudies.com/event/youth-power-lab/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Leadership Development,Youth Event
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SUMMARY:Summer Institute
DESCRIPTION:WAESN Summer Institute: Foundations of Ethical & Liberatory Ethnic Studies Instruction\nREGISTER NOW \nThe WAESN Summer Institute is a five-day\, immersive professional learning experience for K–12 educators committed to implementing Ethnic Studies with integrity\, rigor\, and accountability. \nDesigned around WAESN Modules 1–3\, the Institute establishes the foundational mindset\, pedagogies\, and content knowledge required to teach Ethnic Studies as more than a course—as an orientation\, a framework\, and a liberatory way of teaching and learning. \nThrough a pan–Ethnic Studies approach\, educators engage with Black\, Chicanx/Latinx\, Asian American\, Pacific Islander\, and Filipinx Studies while learning how to apply these disciplinary areas across grade levels and subject areas. \nParticipants examine the historical roots of race and racism\, engage with Indigenous epistemologies such as Nahui Ollin and Sankofa\, and strengthen pedagogical practices that resist curriculum violence\, cultural appropriation\, and deficit-based narratives. \nThe Institute emphasizes: \n\n\nMindset → Pedagogies → Content \n\n\nFugitive\, community-rooted\, and anti-racist teaching practices \n\n\nYouth partnership and leadership \n\n\nReflective practice through affinity-based spaces \n\n\nEducators spend the week learning from scholars\, youth leaders\, cultural workers\, and WAESN facilitators while participating in interactive modules\, reflective dialogue\, and collaborative problem-solving. \nBy the End of the Institute\, Educators Will:\n\n\nUnderstand the foundations and purpose of Ethnic Studies \n\n\nBuild confidence teaching intersecting racial and ethnic histories \n\n\nApply Indigenous and decolonizing frameworks to instruction \n\n\nDevelop pedagogical approaches aligned with Ethnic Studies values \n\n\nIntegrate WAESN frameworks and content into their classrooms \n\n\nJoin a statewide community of educators committed to justice-centered education \n\n\nRegistration Includes:\n\n\nFive days of immersive professional learning \n\n\nUp to 36 clock hours \n\n\nSynchronous WAESN Modules 1–3 \n\nAsynchronous WAESN Modules 4-9\n\nOne free WAESN Ethnic Studies lesson plan \n\n\nConnection to a growing statewide Ethnic Studies educator network \n\n\nThis Institute is ideal for educators\, instructional leaders\, and district teams seeking deep\, principled Ethnic Studies professional learning grounded in community\, care\, and accountability. \nLocation: \nNew Freeway Hall (Columbia City) \n5018 Rainier Ave S \nSeattle\, WA 98118 \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://waethnicstudies.com/event/summer-institute/
LOCATION:New Freeway Hall\, 5018 Rainier Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Professional Development
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