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Washington State legislative session are happening now, and ³Ô¹ÏtvWA is advocating for priorities that ensure equitable opportunities for youth across Washington. Learn more here.

The evidence, the history, the research, all tells us what we need to do. The question is whether we have the courage to rebuild the system of public education in a way that is just and equitable for all students.

Rey Saldaña (President and CEO of ³Ô¹Ïtv National)
Two Pacific Islander students make the shaka sign

Our National
Commitment to Equity

As part of the national network of Communities In Schools®Ìý(°ä±õ³§Â®), ³Ô¹Ïtv believes that transformative relationships are key to unlocking a student’s potential. We will succeed by including in our strategies, ingraining in our culture, and reflecting in our behaviors, principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a result, we break down immediate and systemic barriers to create and sustain equitable outcomes.  

Our Network
Commitment to Equity

Children and youth deserve a caring community that empowers them to achieve their goals in the classroom and beyond. To do so, racism and other inequalities in our educational system and society must be acknowledged and address. The ³Ô¹Ïtv (³Ô¹ÏtvWA) network exists to build on student strengths and overcome systemic barriers through advocacy, partnership, and individual social-emotional supports.

What Are the Issues Students Face?

Many of our students are facing multiple issues, which were exacerbated by the pandemic. They are navigating a complex landscape of challenges, including:

  • Psychological Distress
  • Socioeconomic Disparities
  • Economic Disadvantage
  • Barriers to Essential Services

Three Ways to Make an Impact

Now more than ever, we must reimagine public education and find new ways to create equitable conditions for learning for ALL students, with students at the center, surrounded by a caring community with access to all necessary resources.

We’re calling on YOU to help us create equitable learning environments that benefit and support all students.