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We want every young person of color in Washington to thrive in their education, communities, and life.
We can make opportunity real by removing unfair barriers and making our education systems work better for everyone.
We all have a role to play in building an anti-racist education system. Our sense of community is revealing how powerful we are together and also how important it is to find leaders who make that possible.
Our students are ambitious about their futures. Our job is to build systems that support their needs and their dreams. With reimagination and resourcing, transformative changes are in reach.

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College Spark adopts new mission!

Supporting the postsecondary dreams of students and their communities through grantmaking focused on dismantling racism in the education system. Learn more
LEADER Initiative

The LEADER Initiative will focus on increasing community representation in teaching, supporting systems changes, and more equitable educator prep programs. Learn more
New grant program focuses on racial equity

The Education Equity Fund supports schools, colleges, and community-based organizations working toward antiracist practices in education. Learn more

Over $70 million awarded since 2005

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In The News

Bellevue College News

Can changing the way writing is assessed increase equity in higher ed?
Dayton Chronicle

$150,000 College Spark grant supports rural education initiative
Union Bulletin

Rural education support initiative launches at Dayton Schools
The Daily News

Lower Columbia College expands math class changes to help more students succeed
Community Colleges of Spokane

Connecting rural high schools and community colleges of Spokane

Stories from the Blog

Cultivating community leadership and advocacy based on community-defined solutions

LEADER Initiative Launches, Aims to Tackle Educator Diversity Gaps in Washington through Community Engagement

Salmon Lifecycle Project is awarded $380,000 to engage students in learning tied to the history of Native communities

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