Events
May Newsletter: Happy AANHPI Heritage Month!
AANHPI Heritage Month is an opportunity to reflect on our history, our heritage, and our future. The last year has been especially difficult for our communities, with the pandemic worsening existing racist disparities in our health care systems, especially for our NHPI and COFA families. The pandemic also brought medical scapegoating, with Asians and Asian Americans facing increased hate incidents as politicians sought to place blame for an uncontrollable virus.
July Newsletter: Upcoming Events & Opportunities
CANN-WA is offering one-time COVID-19 relief to Washington COFA households who are currently in Isolation/Quarantine due to a positive test results of COVID-19 on or after June 28th, 2021. For more information, please contact: |
January Newsletter: Legislative Session, Board Meeting, and Other Opportunities
The Washington State Legislature is scheduled to convene for the 2022 Legislative Session on Monday, January 10. At the moment, both the Senate and the House of Representatives plan to hold committee meetings and floor votes virtually. The situation will be reassessed every two weeks, and may move to a hybrid model later in Session depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Governor’s Race and Equity Summit (4/15)
On April 15, Gov. Inslee will host his Race and Equity Summit, bringing together groups and activists to discuss collaborative efforts on ensuring every Washingtonian has an equal and fair opportunity for success in our state.
KCTS host Enrique Cerna will keynote the summit at Cascadia College in Bothell, and attendees will have the opportunity to attend multiple tracks of sessions, including policing, youth engagement, and leadership. See below for the full event schedule.
Event Details
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Webinars
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is seeking community input on the second draft of Washington’s ESSA Consolidated Plan.
Webinar Schedule:
ESSA Consolidated Plan Review (11/14-11/28)
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) plans to release Washington’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Draft Consolidated Plan for public comment in early November.
Public comment will be open for 30 days from the date Washington’s plan is released.
Deportation Awareness & Educational Forum (2/18)
The Cambodian American Community Council of Washington is hosting a forum to educate the community about deportation and immigration laws.
December Newsletter: 2021 Legislative Session, January Board Meeting, and More
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