Southeast Seattle Education Coalition

SESEC is Hiring — Advocacy and Policy Manager

Deadline extended to 16 April 2021, 4.00 p.m. or until filled. Job Description Advocacy and Policy ManagerTemporary Position 12 mo – potential to become permanent dependent on funding BACKGROUND SESEC is a coalition of community based organizations, schools, and parents/caregivers working together to improve education in SE Seattle centered in BIPOC communities and those who … Read more…

Spanish and Chinese Translation – Educators Give Advice to Assist with Online Learning

This article originally appeared in English at South Seattle Emerald. Spanish translation:LOS EDUCADORES NOS DAN CONSEJOS QUE AYUDAN CON EL APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA por Erin Okuno Regresar a la escuela este año se verá y se sentirá diferente a como lo ha hecho en el pasado. Atrás quedaron algunas de las costumbres: imágenes frente al … Read more…

Seattle Educ Tech Exchange

We at SESEC are facilitating a Tech Exchange to support our students and families of color in their ability to transition to online learning as we move forward through this adaptation process. In order to do so, we will be taking requests for technology from partners (teachers, organizations, etc.) and donations to be distributed out … Read more…

Appointment process for School Board Dist 7 seat

At the 15 May 2019 Seattle School Board meeting Director Betty Patu announced she will be stepping down from her school board seat. The process to fill the seat representing District 7, Southeast Seattle, involves an appointment by the remaining school board directors. Below is a letter signed by 38 individuals representing 35 organizations demanding … Read more…

Letter to the Seattle School Board regarding Superintendent Search Process

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…

Don’t Fund School Buses with Levy Dollars

On Monday, 5 June 2017, the Seattle City Council introduced an amendment to the Council’s referral calendar to have $2.3m in Families and Education Levy funds earmarked as one-time bridge funding for school buses. If funded these funds direct will go to Seattle Public Schools to pay for school buses allowing the district to shift … Read more…

December 2016 Meeting

December 2016 Meeting Agenda Dive into the studies that Dario presented on his website. Upcoming SESEC events in December: Tuesday, 6 December, 12.00-2.00 p.m. at Rainier Avenue Church Fellowship room (5900 Rainier Avenue S)– join us for a conversation and to give input on Paid Family Leave policy development. We’re co-hosting with MomsRising and Families … Read more…

Advocacy & Policy Cohort #2 – Seeking Community Volunteers, Non-profit Leaders and Parents

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…