17th Annual Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference

As attacks against ethnic studies and Critical Race Theory rise nationwide, youth organizers and allies are not backing down, just as they didn’t in the late 1960s when they won the first ethnic studies departments. In this interactive workshop, BIPOC youth give their perspectives on ethnic studies. You will learn about possible lesson plans, listen to BIPOC youth voices and experiences, and learn how you can implement and advocate for ethnic studies.

Washington Ethnic Studies Now works with state legislators to support proposals to build an infrastructure for K–12 Ethnic Studies. We have recently won the support of Rep. Santos (D, 37th LS), and now need support to push our priorities through the 2025 legislative session. Join us for a panel discussion about our priorities, why we need them, and how you can help. Panelists include: Kaley Duong, NAACP Youth Council and UW Social Work Major; Liz Huizar, Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) Executive Director; Alex Ng, WAESN Pilot Participant and SPS Arts Educator, Dr. Veró Vélez, OSPI Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee and WWU Associate Dean of Academic Affairs; Laura Free, OSPI Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee and WWU Black Student Coalition; Joe Wooding, WAESN Pilot Participant and BSD Ethnic Studies Educator.

If you share an affinity group identity and want to join, just show up at the location listed. You don't need to register for this session in advance. Affinity spaces are for individuals who identify with the group identity. Please only join if you share this identity.