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Pre-order today! SESEC is collaborating to enhance equitable fundraising and distribution within PTA/PTSA/PTO networks at Seattle Public Schools. This initiative is spear[..]

Seattle Public Schools is grappling with budget deficits like many other districts across the country.  These budgeting issues are connected to inflation and the end of COVID[..]

The Board will support the work of SESEC by providing mission-based leadership and strategic governance. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passiona[..]

Our community partners, public policy and advocacy experts, have compiled their legislative priorities for the 2025-26 session. Stay up to date by reading their blogs and acti[..]

The Board will support the work of SESEC by providing mission-based leadership and strategic governance. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passiona[..]

Don’t have time to attend or watch an entire school board meeting? You can stay up to date with this SESEC information resource! Upcoming Meetings March 12, 2025 –[..]

I joined a codesign session at Wing Luke Elementary in April 2024.  At that point, families and students had developed a strong community. Members of the RCPP noted they felt[..]

Katie Wallace participated in SESEC’s Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) program in 2021 when she was the Senior Program Manager of Community-Based Internships [..]

by: Ji Ho (Geo) Yang, PHD Candidate at the University of Washington Note: If you haven’t read the first post from this blog series, I encourage you to read it before reading[..]

The Board will support the work of SESEC by providing mission-based leadership and strategic governance. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passiona[..]

We’ve collected the links and information community members need to know if they want to participate in the Seattle School Board meetings. Scheduling How to Give Public [..]

On behalf of the students served in our Southeast Community, we, the leaders of the organizations below,  offer the following to Seattle Public Schools around school cons[..]

Ian Bright grew up in Southend and is now a sophomore at UW Seattle. During his first year of high school, he founded the Georgetown Youth Council, which works on air quality,[..]

by: Ji Ho (Geo) Yang, PHD Candidate at the University of Washington This blog post is the first part of a three-part blog series about my experience with the research communit[..]

“This process has had us all sort of in a yo-yo, back and forth,” said Liz Huizar, the executive director of the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition. “The common them[..]

Up to 21 schools could close within the Seattle Public School system as the district looks to shore up a large budget deficit. The district released two options that would s[..]

In light of school closure options, the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) continues our commitment to serving those furthest from educational justice.

by: Ji Ho (Geo) Yang, PHD Candidate at the University of Washington This summer, I was blessed to have one of my fellow teachers from Chicago visit me in Seattle.  During his[..]

by: Ji Ho (Geo) Yang, PHD Candidate at the University of Washington The last group of students that I taught have just recently graduated from high school.  To them (and [..]

by: Ji Ho (Geo) Yang, PHD Candidate at the University of Washington Whiteness as property is a key concept within Critical Race Theory (CRT) which was developed by Dr. Harris [..]

by: Ji Ho (Geo) Yang, PHD Candidate at the University of Washington Interest convergence as a concept suggests that progress and justice in social issues are based on the inte[..]

by: Ji Ho (Geo) Yang, PHD Candidate at the University of Washington My doctoral journey began in the summer of 2020.  This journey includes saying goodbye to my fellow ed[..]

Applications for this year’s Youth Participatory Grantmaking Program grants are now open! Apply below or in the link here. Loading…

Greetings SESEC community, I sincerely hope this letter finds you well. Some significant news in my world and that of Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC): I have bee[..]

Our guiding values at Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) are accountability, relationships, and racial justice. As a convenor of Southeast Seattle advocates, we mob[..]

About Blog Series:  The blog series is aimed at sharing research, concepts, and issues of politics that are deeply embedded in educational advocacy and discourse.  A[..]

Born in Mogadishu, Nimco Bulale grew up in South Seattle and South King County. She has spent her professional career serving her community as a community organizer, educator,[..]

Seattle Public Schools has been trying to fix the broken school system for over three decades, yet we have much more work to do to achieve equitable outcomes for all students.[..]

Seattle Public Schools has been trying to fix the broken school system for over three decades, yet we have much more work to do to achieve equitable outcomes for all students.[..]

We’ve compiled last year’s demographics, program testimonials, and more. Thank you to our donors and partner organizations! We are looking forward to the rest of 2[..]

Liz Huizar, the executive director of the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition, pointed out that the order conflates the two concepts of affirmative action and DEI. “Wha[..]

Light rail makes it easier to get around our region. Riding is convenient, but it’s important to stay aware of your surroundings. Use your creativity and talent to help rais[..]