Join us as we redefine communities of color histories in our region. Too often histories are defined for us and they are told through a lens that disempowers and burdens people of color. These histories are powerful and help to direct our future work and directions. The Summit is being designed to be interactive and … Read more…
May 2018 SESEC Agenda Community Presentation SESEC FEPP 5-17-18
Emily Tomita is the Youth Program Manager at Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) where she serves families and children in Southeast Seattle. Through her participation in SESEC’s Advocacy and Policy Cohort she has learned how to better advocate for the families with which she works. She also believes strongly in supporting her local community and working … Read more…
Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) FY18 Accomplishments Through April 2018, SESEC accomplished the following SESEC held is monthly coalition meetings with presenters on, for example, the following topics: Best Starts of Kids McCleary Decision Support for Indigenous People PTSA Equity Project Launched the 4th and 5th cohorts in SESEC’s Advocacy and Policy Cohort (APC). Through … Read more…
April 2018 SESEC Agenda
Slide deck from Tom Ahearn, lead lawyer for the McCleary case, here: 2018 SESEC.PDF.
February 2018 SESEC Agenda SESECPRESENTATION
Are you looking for a meaningful way to help address educational equity disparities in SE Seattle? Do you want to learn how to understand and use data, learn about policy analysis, develop leadership skills or be a more effective advocate? Do you want to help narrow the opportunity and achievement gaps for SE Seattle students? … Read more…
On Friday, 26 January a group of 36 community members, parents/caregivers, and education leaders from over 30 organizations submitted a letter to the Seattle School Board asking them to slow down or postpone their superintendent search process. The letter is below. If you would like to send your own note expressing your thoughts you can … Read more…
Updated 2018.11.28 Special SESEC Events & Events Month | Day Topic/Speaker February 8 Our Speakers, Our Voices, Our Strength June 16 SESEC Summit: Making Our Own Histories September 25 Community Conversation w/ Superintendent Juneau | 6-8 p.m. | ACRS October 20 Growing Democracies for Racial Justice | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rainier Avenue Church SESEC Coalition … Read more…