2019–2020
In its third year, the Teaching Equity Network funded four events.
Fully Funded Events
Advancing Racial Justice and Equity in Teaching
This event prioritized equity in access, achievement, and community in preparation for the growing racial/ethnic diversity in the region, particularly in the Latinx community, and the district it serves. Their focus was on the Maestros Para el Pueblo Program (MPEP), a partnership that provides pathways for high school and college students who are pursuing a career in education.
Contact: Yadira Rosales, Skagit Valley College
Teaching Equity Summit
The four-part series of workshops explored and promoted racial equity in education with STEMbyTAF Transformation school educators, TAF@Saghalie educators from TAF’s public school partnership with Federal Way School District and TAF staff members. Sessions included but were not limited to exploring habits, attitudes and beliefs, understanding the history of racism, unconscious and conscious bias, explicit and implicit bias, and microaggressions.
Contact: Heather Lechner, Technology Access Foundation
Partially Funded Events
Teaching Equity South Sound - 2nd Year
For the second year, this event gathered those in the South Puget Sound region who were committed to equity and social justice in the educational system, and supporting P-12 teachers who are working to transform schools and early learning programs. It incorporated recruiting and retaining teachers of color and first-generation students in education, and highlighted the importance of cultural responsiveness, diversity, and equity in our educator practices.
Contact: Dr. Krissy Kim, Pierce College
Advocating for All Students - 2nd Year
This event was in response to the fact that while only 50% of North Thurston School District students are white, the teachers in the school district are 90% white. In a school district where the majority of students are not white, it is imperative that educators are skilled with culturally responsive teaching practices.
Contact: Dr. Linda Maier, Saint Martin’s University