The Seattle Education Association is the voice for educators standing with our students united to address the needs of our community and to transform our district into an anti-racist school system where every student thrives. |
Know Your Rights: Displacement
Prior to the pandemic, SPS projected enrollment would drop based on area demographics over the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. Enrollment drives state funding. Buildings have been put in the difficult decision of having to decide which programming and services they can afford to continue and which will be cut.
Displacements are due to enrollment changes and other program shifts. When a school’s projected enrollment drops (e.g. kindergarten goes from 3 to 2 classrooms, or students identified for resource goes from 46 to 32), there is generally little choice where displacements occur. School leaders will look at the projections and should notify all staff who may be displaced. This must happen to meet contract and district policy.
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How Do We Improve Family Engagement?
SEA and Seattle Council PTSA are partnering with National PTA Center for Family Engagement to host a listening session for Seattle educators on March 24, 6:00 – 7:15pm. The National PTA is updating the National Family Engagement Standards and wants to hear directly from educators on how to improve family engagement.
PTA recognizes the research which demonstrates when families are engaged, students achieve more, regardless of socio-economic status, ethnic/racial background, or the parents'/guardians’ education level. Family engagement is essential for the positive emotional and social development, cultural growth, and academic achievement of every child. Register here: https://pta.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuceyqrT4oHNZ0OncWIxauJNoZkbGuUhXt
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Call-In for Artist’s Submissions! Support our South Sound Community Art Build for Public Education
To amplify this collective mission, we are calling for your support and art submissions! The selected images will be used for banners, parachutes, screen-printed posters, picket signs and more. We are excited to be part of the movement with you! We are calling on art teachers, students, alumni, and community allies to design for this powerful movement. Please include one of our core slogans/messages in your design.
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Save the Date! Join the Art Build.
Join us at the Art Build to be part of the collective work in preparation for the bargain. The proud public school unionized educators across Seattle, Highline, and Federal Way are calling in our communities of students, families, and union siblings to a collective action and show of solidarity through art! Mark your calendars and drop in on any of the following dates for any length of time:
- Friday, April 15, 5:00 – 9:00pm
- Saturday, April 16, 10:00 – 9:00pm
- Sunday, April 17, 10:00 – 6:00pm
We’ll be setting up shop at the Highline High School, 225 S. 152nd Street, Burien, WA, 98148. We will be inside and outside, to maximize air flow and physical distancing. Please dress accordingly, and wear a mask. Food trucks will be on site, with free food for participants! See you there. RSVP for event here: https://bit.ly/ArtBuild22
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SEA WEAPAC Phone Drive Update
Shout out to all the SEA members that newly joined WEAPAC or increased their contributions during our WEAPAC phone drive! Our collective contributions increase our voice in Olympia and directly contributed to the gains achieved in this year’s legislative session from the 5.5% COLA funding allocation for K-12 employees to increased funding for nurses, counselors, social workers, transportation, and student mental health supports.
The Washington Education Association Political Action Committee (WEAPAC) is our voice in elections. Almost everything about our school day is impacted by the decisions made by elected state officials from class size to curriculum, instructional hours, staffing, and pay and benefits.
Not yet a member? Join today at WEAPAC Join. Already a member and want to increase your contribution? It’s the same e-join form accessible at: WEAPAC Join.
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Enter the Virtual Giveback Raffle to Win $50 Gift Card |
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We are in the final hours for the California Casualty virtual Giveback raffle. It is *live* until Friday March 18, 5:00pm. California Casualty will be awarding SIX SEA members with a $50 gift card of their choice**. Winners will be announced Monday March 21! Please click HERE to enter. Winners will be announced Monday, March 28!
**We ask that the gift card choices prioritize local unionized, women or BIPOC owned businesses to align with our SEA values. Thank you!
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More Upcoming Engagement Opportunities
Saturday, March 19, 9:00 – 12:00pm. SEA Blueprinting Meeting for Alternative Learning Experience, CTE, and Athletic Coordinators. SEA is heading into an open bargain this spring. It is critical we hear from as many members as possible to determine our collective priorities for the bargain. Please register HERE to join the Alternative Learning Experience, CTE, and Athletic Coordinators in the morning session.
Saturday, March 19, 1:00 – 4:00pm. SEA Blueprinting Meeting for Multilingual Department and New Hires. SEA is heading into an open bargain this spring. It is critical we hear from as many members as possible to determine our collective priorities for the bargain. Please register HERE to join Multilingual Department and New Hires in the afternoon session.
Saturday, March 19, 8:30 - 11:30am. Taking Charge of Your Future: A WEA Pre-Retirement Seminar. Developed and presented by WEA-Retired members, this training is designed to give information on preparing for retirement, the paperwork process and what to expect from four educators who are living it now. Come learn how to prepare for life after school and negotiate the path to retirement. Cost: FREE, but you MUST be a SEA Member to register. Registration and more information: https://www.seattlewea.org/retirement-info/
Welcome New SEA Members!
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