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New report on AAPI opportunity gaps in Washington The National Commission on Asian American and Pacific Islander Research in Education (CARE) has released its latest report, The Hidden Academic Opportunity Gaps Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: What Disaggregated Data Reveals in Washington State. Legislative Update for the Week of 3/23-3/27 Below are upcoming scheduled public hearings for bills CAPAA is tracking: Education March 23, 2015 Senate Committee on early learning & K-12 Education Senate Hearing Rm 1 J.A. Cherberg Building 1:35 PM E2SHB 1491 Improving quality in the… Read more
Today is the 61st day of the 105-day regular legislative session. March 11 was the last day to consider bills in the house of origin, which means bills that have not passed either the House or Senate are unlikely to reach the Governor’s desk this session. However, bills that are critical for passing the state budget are exempt from the deadline. Of the more than 2,300 bills introduced this session, only 687 remain to be considered by legislators. For the next two weeks, action turns back to the committees where bills will be considered by members from the opposite chamber. In addition, we are… Read more
Join us for a Community Forum (3/14)
Closing the Opportunity Gaps for AAPIs
We are one week away from the public release of a groundbreaking report that will give new insight on the state of Asian American and Pacific Islander students in Washington.
How do we ensure that all Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students have the tools to succeed in school and life?
Join us for a first look at new education data on AAPI students in Washington and learn about recommendations to close the educational opportunity gaps.
March 14. 2015
10 am – 12:30 pm
New Holly Gathering Hall
7054 32nd… Read more
The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs released the following joint statement from Commissioner Debadutta Dash and Director Michael Itti today in support of Washington’s Hindu community. “We condemn the recent vandalism of Hindu temples in Bothell and Kent. Our communities and state embrace diversity and inclusion. These acts are contrary to our values and must not be tolerated. In the face of these hateful acts and messages, people from across the state have shown an outpouring of support to help the communities affected remain strong and resilient. The Washington… Read more
