News and Updates

JOB DESCRIPTIONSESEC Operations Coordinator.75 FTE Employee BACKGROUNDSoutheast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) is a coalition of community-based organizations, schools, and parents/caregivers working collaboratively to improve education in SE Seattle. We believe in developing a collective voice –one that is inclusive of BIPOC communities and those who are often missing from conversations. Collectively, we advocate for equitable … Read more…

It has been a pleasure and honor to serve as the Executive Director for the past eight, going into nine years. In mid-October I will leave Southeast Seattle Education Coalition for a new job in the education sector. SESEC is strong and special because of all of you who make it what it is. SESEC’s … Read more…

If you would like printed copies for your school/programs, please email [email protected]. If your school is not listed on the flier, you can check here. These fliers were last updated the week of August 15, 2022. If any changes are made at Seattle Public Schools after this date, you can double check on the Seattle … Read more…

**Scroll down for translated PDFs in Chinese, English, Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese.** A compiled list of FREE COVID testing sites in Southeast SeattleThank you for helping to keep our schools and communities safe! NOTE: FREE diagnostic testing (if your child is exhibiting symptoms or has had a potential COVID exposure) is available at some Seattle … Read more…

Dear President Hampson and Seattle School Board, Re: Superintendent Search Process – community engagement and timeline We, the undersigned, who are community partners of Seattle Public Schools (SPS), are writing to offer support for community outreach and engagement during the Board’s upcoming Superintendent search process. In addition, we respectfully urge the Board to expedite the … Read more…

Welcome to Vivian van Gelder, SESEC’s new advocacy and policy manager. Vivian has a deep history of partnering with SESEC. Several years ago she participated in our Advocacy and Policy Cohort training program and out of that engagement she and others founded FACES, a group of volunteers pushing for shared giving among Seattle’s PTAs. Vivian … Read more…

Our 2021 and 2022 Cohorts have come to a close. Please sign up for our mailing list (email [email protected] or sign up at the bottom of our website) or like us on Facebook to get up-to-date info about our next program openings. Are you looking for a meaningful way to learn about how to use … Read more…

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…