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SUMMARY:Seattle Education Forum: Report Card
DESCRIPTION:WAESN will be tabling at this event\, so come by and say hello! \nREGISTER NOW \nA free\, community-led gathering designed to bring families\, students\, and neighbors into authentic conversation face to face with candidates \n\n\n\nLast October\, we brought candidates into the halls of Rainier Beach High School to reconnect with students\, families\, and schools\, reminding them that education must remain central to their leadership and platform. Now\, nearly a full school year after the election\, we’re continuing the conversation\, this time in community spaces where families and neighbors can gather face-to-face with those same decision makers. \nThe Seattle Education Forum: Report Card is not a traditional panel or town hall. It is an interactive\, community-centered event designed to create space for honest dialogue\, transparency\, and shared accountability between young people\, families and the leaders shaping education policy and investment in our city and state. \nA year into leadership\, it’s time for a check-in: What have our leaders learned from community feedback? What progress has been made? What challenges remain? And what grade would our community give them so far? \nJoin families\, students\, educators\, and community members for candid conversations with elected and appointed leaders about the future of our education system. You’ll learn who makes key decisions affecting schools\, inform leaders where to go next\, and how we can advocate\, collaborate\, and hold leaders accountable to the promises made to students and families. \nThis free\, family-friendly gathering is designed to share power\, strengthen partnerships\, and move forward the progress our students and schools deserve. As the city’s first public education-focused forum since the election\, the event will also celebrate the end of the school year\, graduations\, and the collective work of supporting young people in Seattle. \nConfirmed participation includes leaders from: \n\nSeattle Mayor Katie Wilson\nSeattle Public Schools Board of Directors\nSeattle City Council Members\nState legislators representing Seattle communities\n\nYou’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how decisions are made\, where progress is happening\, and how your voice can continue shaping the future of education in Seattle. \nThis event is organized by the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition\, Alliance for Education\, Black Education Strategy Roundtable\, and the League of Education Voters. \nQuestions? Contact Hong\, SESEC marketing and communications coordinator\, at hong@sesecwa.org. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://waethnicstudies.com/event/seattle-education-forum-report-card/
LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Celebration,Educational,Informational,Partner Organization Event
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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/
LOCATION:WA
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/
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CATEGORIES:Educational,Leadership Development,Youth Event
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SUMMARY:Back to School Curriculum Sale
DESCRIPTION:Less prep anxiety. More sleep. Zero whitewashed curricula. 💥 \nBack-to-school prep shouldn’t mean late nights spent reinventing the wheel. You deserve to start this school year feeling rested\, confident\, and equipped with authentic\, ready-to-teach Ethnic Studies materials crafted by real anti-racist educators. \nRight now through August 31st\, lock in major savings on our entire curriculum library: \nCurriculum and Resources – WAESN \n🔥 50% OFF all units & unit bundles: Use code 50%UNITS \n🔥 25% OFF all individual\, ready-to-teach lesson plans: Use code 25%LESSONS \nEvery single resource is rooted in Indigenous epistemologies\, intersectional analysis\, and true racial justice—so you can drop them straight into your classroom tomorrow. \nReclaim your prep time and give your students the rigorous\, identity-affirming education they deserve.
URL:https://waethnicstudies.com/event/back-to-school-curriculum-sale/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Curriculum,Sale
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SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Swap and Sustain Party
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nDate: Saturday\, September 5\, 2026 \nTime: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. \nLocation: \nRenton Library \n100 Mill Ave. S. \nRenton\, WA 98057 \nPurpose: \nRefresh your wardrobe with us! \nBring gently used clothes & accessories to swap or bring a T-shirt to screen print. \nSwap is free for members (if you’re reading this\, you’re a member). \nPrinting is free for students and Sustaining Members (monthly donors). \nAll others pay a $5 donation for materials collected on-site via cash\, CashApp\, or PayPal. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://waethnicstudies.com/event/member-appreciation-swap-and-print-party/
LOCATION:Renton Library\, 100 Mill Ave. S.\, Renton\, 98057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Member Appreciation,Mutual Aid
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SUMMARY:Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join WAESN at the NWTSJ Conference where we’ll be discussing various groups that are actively targeting Ethnic Studies in Washington school districts. \nnwtsj.org | Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference | Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference
URL:https://waethnicstudies.com/event/northwest-teaching-for-social-justice-conference/
LOCATION:Lindbergh High School\, 16426 128th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Conference,Direct Action Events,Professional Development,Resource Fair
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