Social Equity in Education

The world has become multi-lingual and multicultural, even here in rural Washington State.

Young people who want to succeed in an increasingly technological world must complete some type of postsecondary education.

Kindergarten readiness is a reliable measure of academic success.

For too long, Washington State imported too many of the bachelor and graduate degree holders we need to fill jobs in science, technology, engineering and math.

We believe America will be better served when we recognize the value of literacy and fluency in more than one world language.

We believe that the ability to read with confidence and comprehension is the key to learning.